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Northern New England Poison Center


First Aid for Poisonings

Person collapsed or stopped breathing?

  • Call 911 or your local emergency number right away.

Poison in the eyes?

  • Pour room-temperature water over the bridge of the nose, so that it flows across the open eyes for 15-20 minutes.
  • Call 1-800-222-1222.

Poison on the skin?

  • Remove clothing that the poison touched.
  • Rinse the skin with running water for 15-20 minutes.
  • Call 1-800-222-1222.

Poison breathed in?

  • Get fresh air. Call 1-800-222-1222.
  • If the person has collapsed, help them get to fresh air. Call 911.

Swallowed the wrong medicine or too much?

  • Call 1-800-222-1222.

Swallowed something that is not food or medicine?

  • Very carefully remove any pieces still in the mouth.
  • If the person is awake, give a small amount of water.
  • Call 1-800-222-1222.

What happens when you call the Poison Center?

Syrup of Ipecac is no longer recommended for home use.

 

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