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Accidental Poisoning
Before Poisoning
Place poison control number near the phone (1-800-860-0620)Do not leave children alone or unattended.
Be aware of all potential hazards in your home.
Never call medicine “candy”.
Teach children to ask before putting anything in mouth.
Keep activated charcoal on hand.
After Poisoning
Stay calm.
Call Poison Control 1-800-860-0620
Follow the Poison Control Center’s instructions
Inhaled Poisoning
Immediately get the victim to fresh air.
Avoid breathing fumes.
Open doors and windows wide.
If victim is not breathing, have someone call Dispatch at 208-238-4000, then start CPR.
Poison on the Skin
Remove contaminated clothing.
Flood skin with water for ten minutes.
Call Poison Control Center at 1-800-860- 0620.
Follow the Poison Control Center’s instructions.
Poison in the Eye
Flood eye with lukewarm (not hot) water poured from a large glass two or three inches from the eye.
Repeat process for 15 minutes.
Call Poison Control at 1-800-860-0620. Follow the Poison Control’s instructions.
Swallowed Poison
Do not give the victim anything to eat or drink.
Call the Poison Control Center at 1-800- 860-0620.
Follow the Poison Control Center’s
instructions.