1. Chapter 16 Poison

2. How poisons enter the body.
1. Inhalation- breathe in toxic fumes. Examples?
2. Ingestion-swallowing poisonous substances. Examples?
3. Absorption-poison enters the body through the skin. Examples?
4. Injection-poison enters the body through bites, stings, or needles. Examples?

3. How does this poison enter the body?

4. How does this poison enter the body?

5. How does this poison enter the body?

6. How does this poison enter the body?
                                                                                    

7. Signs and Symptoms 1. Nausea 2. Vomiting 3. Abdominal pain
4. Trouble breathing
5. Changes in consciousness
6. Dizzy and weak
7. Irregular pupil size and abnormal skin color

8. Care Remove person from poison source
Check for life-threatening conditions
Call the Poison Control Center
Care for life-threatening conditions
Ask questions if victim is conscious.
Look for open poison containers.

9. Anaphylaxis Severe allergic reaction to a poisonous substance.
S & S-hives,swelling, rash,vomiting and trouble breathing.

10. Care Call 911 Use an epinephrine pen
Monitor life threatening conditions

11. Preventing poisoning
Keep products out of children’s reach
Use childproof safety caps
Use hazardous chemicals in well ventilated areas.
Wear protective equipment
Keep products in its original containers.

12. Environmental hazards
Lightning: check the weather and plan ahead
Use rule-when you see lightning count the time until you hear thunder. 30 seconds or less storm is within 6 miles.
Seek shelter
Wait 30 minutes after you hear the last boom of thunder.
Stay away from electrical equipment
Avoid metal