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How to: Tackle Poisoning , Bites and Stings

  By Sobiya N. Moghul  posted Sep 24th 2012 at 7:30AM IN | Avg Rating
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Smoke or Chemical Inhalation



  • Immediately get the person to a place where he or she can breathe fresh air. Avoid breathing fumes yourself.

  • Seek prompt medical attention if you suspect carbon monoxide poisoning.

  • If the person is not breathing, and if you are trained to do so, start rescue breathing.


Chemical Contamination (Skin)



  • Remove contaminated clothing and rinse the skin with water for 15 to 20 minutes.

  • Wash the skin gently with water, then rinse.

  • If there is continued irritation, seek medical evaluation.

  • If a person swallows a poison
  • Smoke or Chemical Inhalation
  • Chemicals in the Eye
  • Animal Bites
  • Snake Bites
  • Spider Bites
  • Insect Stings
  • Prevention
  • Prevention

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