Drowning and Poisoning Flashcards
Respiratory impairment due to submersion or immersion in liquid.
Drowning
Assessment in drowning
Check breathing
Check pulse
Secondary drowning, also known as
“delayed drowning” or “dry drowning,”
occurs when a small amount of water is inhaled into the lungs during a near-drowning or submersion incident
Secondary drowning
Dry drowning. What to look for in children
Repid or shallow breathing
Persistent coughing
Fatigue
Vomiting
Forgetfulnes
Depending on how severe secondary drowning is, it can be treated with
Oxygen, antibiotics, diuretics
Most evere cases of secondary drowning mgt
Breathing machine or mechanical ventilation
Any substance that causes illness or death when it enters the body or comes in contact with the surface of the skin
Poison
Poisoning routes
Ingetion
Inhalation
Injection
Absorption
is considered any substance that’s harmful to the body when ingested, whether intentionally or unintentionally.
Ingested poison
Examples of ingested poison
Alcohol overdose
Medicine overdose
Insecticide, pesticide
Toxins from poisonous plants
Contaminated food or water
Signs and symptoms of ingested poisoning
● Abdominal pain, cramping
● Nausea and Vomiting
● Diarrhea
● Burns, Odors, Stains around and in victim’s mouth
● Drowsiness; loss of consciousness
First Aid Management of ingested poisoning
- remove the person from the scene if in toxic area
- Check LOC and breathing
- Ask questions to get more info
- Look for containers
- Call the national poison mgt and control center (NPMCC)
Poisoning by inhalation occurs when a person breathes in toxic fumes
Inhaled poison
Inhaled Poisons: Signs & Symptoms
● Bluish discoloration of skin and lips
● Dizziness
● Headache
● Seizures
● Unresponsiveness
Inhaled Poisons: What To Do. Mgt
● Ensure scene safety
● remove victim from toxic environment
● Remove all contaminated clothing
● Keep airway open, make sure victim is breathing fresh air
● Monitor ABCs
● Bring victim to nearest hospital
enter the body through the bites or stings of insects, spiders, ticks, snakes and some marine life. It could also enter the body through the insertion of a hypodermic needle.
Injected poison
enters the body after it comes in contact with the skin.
Absorbed poison
Absorbed Poisons: Signs & Symptoms
● skin redness, rash, or blisters
● blurring of vision
● dizziness
● hot, dry skin, lips headache
● burns
● seizures
● itching, skin irritation
● unresponsiveness
● liquid or powder on S
Absorbed Poisons: What To Do
Remove all contaminated clothing
DO NOT wipe the poison to remove it
○ liquid: blot it off victim’s skin
○ powder: brush it off the victim’s skin
● Wash exposed area with running water; ask victim to bathe using mild alkaline soap
● Bring victims to the nearest health care facility.
● In case of exposure to an acid or alkali on the skin or eye, immediately irrigate the affected area with copious amounts of water.
In case of CHEMICAL SPILLS:
○ EVACUATE THE AREA
○ CALL appropriate authority
