A poison is any substance that is harmful to your body. 

1. W E L C O M E
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2. CHILD HEALTH NURSING
SEMINOR ON
POISONING
SUBMITTED TO-
MRS. NEHA LAL
ASST. PROFESSOR OF CHILD
HEALTH NURSING
RASTOGI COLLEGE OF NURSING BHILAI
SUBMITTED BY-
MR. DHANESHWAR
BSC. NURSING 3rd YEAR
RASTOGI COLLEGE OF NURSING
BHILAI
RASTOGI COLLEGE OF NURSING BHILAI

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POISONING

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INTRODUCTION-
Poison is any substance
that is harmful to your body.
The effects of poisoning
range from short –term
illness to brain damage,
coma ,and death.

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DEFINITION-
Poisoning is one of the important
accident hazards among children. It
may occur though ingestion,
inhalation, injection or skin contact
of poisonous substances.
According to PARUL DATTA.

6. CLASSIFICATION-
1. Organic Poisoning.
 Herbals – eg Castor,Oleander,Datura Plants.
 Animal Bite – eg Snake,Scorpion.

7. CLASSIFICATION-
2. Inorganic Metallic Poisoning.
 Example- are Mercury, Arsenic, Barium,
Thallium.

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MOOD OF TRASMISSION -
1. Ingestion-
2. Inhalation-
3. Injection-
4. Absorption-

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There are a number of substances
that are harmful and can causes
poisoning . There include -
 House hold products and care
personal product like,
• Nail polish remover and
mouthwash, Which is harmful to
children.
CAUSES-

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• Cleaning product and
detergent.
 Paint thinner.
 Pesticides chemical,
• Herbicides.
• Such as fertilizers.
• Fungicides.
 Prescription and over the counter
medicine when combined or taken
the wrong way.

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• Illegal drugs.
 Carbon monoxide gas.
 Poison plants,
• Castor,
• Caner flower.
 Venom from certain snake and.
 Spoiled food.
 Insects.

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 The effects of poisoning depends on the
substance, amount, and type of contact
your age, weight, and state of health also
affect your symptoms.
• Nausea and vomiting.
• Diarrhea.
• Rash.
• Redness or sores around the mouth.
Clinical Manifestation-

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• Drooling or foaming at the mouth.
• Dilated pupils or constricted.
• Dry mouth.
• Confusion.
• Sever Abdominal pain.
• Seizure.

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Diagnosis-
Your doctor can diagnosis poisoning
firstly they will review your history
and do a physical exam.
 History -
 Testing - Blood test, urine test.
• C T Scan , M.R.I. ,ECG,
• Stool Culture.
• CBC

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Treatment-
Treatment depend on the person and
the type of poisoning.
 Stable to ABC-
A- Airway
B- Breathing
C- Circulation
Stomach wash (gastric
lavage)
Antidote Medicine
According to the treatment of symptoms

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Pharmacological Treatment -
 Beta Blockers- Beta blocker are a class of
drugs used to treat heart condition for ex.
Abnormal rhythms and other conditions. High
blood pressure, headache.
 Emesis – The action of vomiting.
Ipecac syrup is to also be
used for emesis to treat poisoning.
 IV fluids are given for
hypoglycemia [IV Dextrose ]

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Nursing Diagnosis
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 Sever pain related to disease condition as
evidence by pain scale / facial expression.
 Altered body temperature related to disease
condition as evidence by taking temperature.
 Fluid and Electrolytes imbalance due to less
intake of water as evidence by intake / output
chart.

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Prevention -
Teach your children about the dangers.
Carbon monoxide is a deadly gas you
cannot, teste or smell.
Only take prescription medications that
are prescribe to you by a healthcare
professional.
Dispose of unused ,unneeded ,or expired
prescription drugs.
Never place poisonous products in food
or drink containers.

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Stay away from areas that have been
sprayed recently with pesticides or
fertilizer.
Hand washing.
Keep all potential poisons up high and out
of reach of children.

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