3. Introduction
● Most people know poisoning that it is a
disease that affects bodies through
several factors such as eating and
drinking.
● But the poisoning has of many types.
4. Definition:-
Poisoning is injury or death due
to swallowing, inhaling, touching
or injecting various drugs,
chemicals, venoms or gases.
Or Any substance that can enter
the body and create a harmful
reaction in the body can be
described as a poison.
5. Types of poisons:
Poisons can be swallowed, absorbed through the skin,
injected, inhaled or splashed into the eyes. Ingested
Poisoning
Poisoning most often occurs by ingestion. Children
under 6 years account for over half of all poisonings.
7. 1- An overdose of medicine
This can include both over-
the- counter medicines, such
as paracetamol, and
prescription medicines, such
as antidepressants.
8. 2- Certain types of household chemicals and
pesticides
3- Poorly prepared or cooked food, and food
that's gone mouldy or been contaminated
with bacteria from raw meat (food poisoning)
4- Alcohol, if an excessive amount is
consumed over a short period of time
(alcohol poisoning)
9. signs and symptoms of ingested poisoning:
General
GIT
Neurological
Skin rashs or burns
Fever Abdominal pain
loss of appetite
Nausea and
vomiting
Diarrhea
Confusion & Irritability
Dizziness & Drowsiness
Double vision
Headache
Stupor
Coma
10. First aid for ingested poison:
1- Don’t give unconscious person anything by mouth
2- Try to neutralize the poison with lemon juice or vinegar
Or any other substance unless you are told to do by the
poison control center or a doctor .
3- If the person vomits , clear the persons airway .
wrap cloth around your fingers before cleaning out
the mouth and throat
11. Inhaled poisoning
occurs when a harmful
substance is breathed in.
Common inhaled poisons
include
1- carbon monoxide
2- natural gas
3- solvent fumes
4- chemical vapors.
Inhaled Poisoning:
13. First aid For inhalation poisoning:
1- Call for emergency help .
2- If it is safe to do so , rescue the person from the
danger Of the gas , fumes , smoke open windows
and doors to remove the fumes .
3- Person should take several deep breaths of
fresh air , and then hold breath as you go in .
14. First aid For inhalation poisoning:
4- Don’t light match or use lighter because some gases
can catchfire .
5- After rescuing the person from danger, check and
monitor the persons airway, breathing pulse . if
necessary, begin, rescue breathing and CPR.
6- If necessary, perform first aid for eye injuries or
convulsion first aid .
15. First aids of seizure:
Protect the person’s head from injury as a priority.
Protect the person from injury during the seizure.
Move objects away that he or she may bump into .
Do not restrain the person. Allow the seizure to take its
course.
If possible, roll the person onto his or her side to allow
saliva to drain from his or her mouth.
Do not put anything in the person’s mouth, including
finger. There is no danger of the tongue being swallowed
16. Activate EMS if the person does or experiences any of the following:
Is injured or vomits during the seizure.
Has no history of seizure.
Has multiple seizures or continues to seize for
more than 5 minutes.
Most seizures last only a short time
and stop without any special treatment.
Once stopped, place the person in the recovery
position to protect the airway.
