13. Poisons Flashcards
1
Q
Swallowed poison symptoms + care
A
- mouth burns
- excess saliva
- ab cramps
- burning mouth/throat/stomach
- check package
- call poison control
2
Q
Inhaled poison symptoms + care
A
- breathing difficulties
- irritated eyes, nose, throat
- blue around mouth
- weird smell
- move to fresh air
3
Q
Absorbed poison symptoms + care
A
- rash / hives
- itchy skin
- blisters
- burns
- brush off powder
- remove tainted clothes
- rinse 15 mins
4
Q
Injected poison symptoms + care
A
- puncture wounds
- breathing problems
- red swelling in that area
- wash site
- keep person still
5
Q
Carbon monoxide symptoms
A
- cramps
- headache
- dizzy
- confused
- vomiting
- chest pain
6
Q
Poison ivy, sumac, oak; symptoms + treatments
A
- itchy red skin
- bumps and blisters
- calming lotion (ex. calamine)
- antihistamine
7
Q
Hogweed and wild parsnip; symptoms + treatments
A
- swollen red skin
- blisters
- purple scarring
- protect from sun
- rinse eyes if sap gets in
8
Q
Insect sting treatments
A
embedded stinger = scrape away
apply cold pack
9
Q
Animal bite treatments
A
treat wounds
watch for infection
10
Q
Types of spider bites
A
Black widow
- raised round mark
- cramping
- sweating
- weakness
Brown recluse
- stinging
- blood blister
- bullseye
- nausea and joint pain
apply cold pack
11
Q
Tick bites
A
- grab head and pull
- wash area
- save tick for testing
12
Q
Snake bites
A
- bite level with heart
- keep patient still
- wash and cover
13
Q
Marine life stings
A
- flush with vinegar or baking soda paste
- remove animal pieces
- submerge in water as hot as tolerable for 20 mins
