2.  Inhalation  Ingestion  Absorption  Injection

3.  Unusual odors.  Flames or smoke.  Open medicine cabinet.  Open or spilled containers.  Overturned or damaged plants.  Drug paraphernalia  Empty Containers

4.  Nausea or vomiting.  Diarrhea.  Chest or abdominal pain.  Trouble breathing.  Sweating.  Changes in consciousness.  Seizures.  Headache.  Dizziness.  Irregular pupil size.  Burning or tearing eyes.  Abnormal skin color.

5.  The severity of poisoning depends on:  Type & amount of poison.  How & where the poison entered the body.  Time since the poisoning.  Victim’s size, weight, & age

6.  If victim is conscious: › Ask questions  Call Poison Control or 911

7.  Occurs when a person breathes in toxic fumes.  Carbon monoxide= colorless, odorless gas. › Exposure can cause death. › Pale or bluish skin color indicates exposure.

8.  Salmonella = most common type of food poisoning.  Botulism = most deadly type of food poisoning.

9.  Only induce vomiting if instructed to do so by a medical professional.

10.  Absorbed poison enters the body after it comes in contact with the skin.  Poison ivy & poison oak, as well as from fertilizers and pesticides

11.  Enter the body through the bites or stings insects, spiders, ticks, marine life, animals and snakes.  Drugs or misused medications injected with a needle.  Insect and animal bites and stings are the most common sources

12.  Severe allergic reactions to poisons  Onset of anaphylaxis can be rapid and the signals include—  Swelling and redness.  Hives.  Rash.  Itching.  Burning skin and eyes.  Weakness.

13.  Call 9-1-1  Comfort victim  If victim has an epinephrine pen, inject them

14. › Household products & medications out of the reach of children. › Childproof safety caps on containers of medications & dangerous substances. › Special latches & clamps to keep children from opening cabinets. › Keep products in their original containers. › Dispose of outdated medications &household products. › Use chemicals in well-ventilated areas.