First Aid

1. PPOOSSIIOONNSS
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2. LLeeaarrnniinngg OOuuttccoommeess
• Identify the routes that poisonous substances take to enter the
body.
• Identify sources of information for treating those affected by
sudden poisoning.
• Explain how to manage sudden poisoning
• Identify severity of bites and stings
• Explain how to manage bites and stings.
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3. PPOOIISSOONNSS DDEESSCCRRIIPPTTIIOONN
ANY SUBSTANCE THAT
CAUSE A HARMFUL
EFFECT ON THE
BODY .
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4. HHOOWW PPOOIISSOONNSS EENNTTEERR TTHHEE
BBOODDYY
INGESTED Swallowed
INHALED Breathed in
ABSORBED Through the skin
INJECTED Through the skin directly
into the tissues
or blood
INSTILLATION Eyes
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5. CCoommmmoonn HHoouusseehhoolldd PPooiissoonnss
1. Medicines
2. Cosmetics
3. Cleaning Products
4. Pesticides
5. Paints and Paint thinners
6. Plants (including household) (see handout)
7. Batteries
8. Anti freeze
9. Hydrocarbons (petrol, kerosene, motor oil, lighter fluid)
NHS Helpline – 0845 4647
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6. TTrreeaattmmeenntt ffoorr PPooiissoonniinngg
For all types and routes of poisoning the following rules
apply.
Limit further intake of the poison
Maintain the airway
Identify the poison taken
Call the emergency services (999 or 112)
If COSHH available refer to specific treatment
Do not make the casualty vomit
Keep calm and reassure the casualty
Keep them warm
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7. PPOOIISSOONNIINNGG BBYY HHOOUUSSEEHHOOLLDD
CCHHEEMMIICCAALLSS
Bleach, oven cleaners, paint strippers, toilet
cleaners will cause
Redness, blistering and burns to the skin with
swelling to the face, mouth and lips if swallowed
Distressed breathing
Dizziness and unconsciousness
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8. SSoouurrcceess ooff iinnffoorrmmaattiioonn oonn
First aid manual
COSHH sheets
Label on bottles
NHS Direct
PPooiissoonnss
National Poisons information service
Hospitals
Doctors
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9. TTaasskk
To produce a fact sheet to identify
the routes that poisons or
substances can enter the body
Identify how they can be treated and
explain how to manage casualties
who have been poisoned.
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