Poison Control

Question 1

Poison Control

Answer 1

Speed Dial #300

has an extensive database of drugs and medications, as well as their interactions with other substances

Question 2

You should contact Poison Control when:

Answer 2

• The calling party specifically request the advice of Poison Control (A complete call assessment should be done first)
• The crew on scene requests to be conference in with Poison Control
• The patient has take any combination of drugs, medications or poisonous substances where the patient would benefit from Poison Control’s advice

Question 3

Methods of Communication

Answer 3

can give helpful advice over the phone that can indicate the transport priority of a patient
AND
fax potential information on given reactions to the emergency physician at the hospital

Question 4

NOTE*

Answer 4

Always do a complete assessment prior to contacting Poison Control.
If priority symptoms are present, the call should be created and an ambulance should be sent without delay