Poisoning/substance abuse

Question 1

poisoning is the ___ mc accidental death in cnada

Answer 1

3rd

Question 2

common s/s of poisoning

Answer 2

• an open container or poison nearby
• burns around the mouth
• increased prod of saliva/ abnormal color
• abdominal cramps
• seizures
• dizziness
• burning sensation in the mouth

Question 3

if u suspect a poisoning what should u do right away

Answer 3

call poison centre immediately

Question 4

care for poisoning first aid

Answer 4

ensure abcs
secondary survey
check packaging of poison to try to identify
induce vommiting if told to
continual care

Question 5

s/s of inhaled poisons

Answer 5

• breathing difficulties
• dizziness
• cloud in the air
• irritated eyes/nose/throat
• vommiting
• blueish color around moth
• unusual smell in air

Question 6

care of inhaled poisons

Answer 6

get person into fresh air, but do not enter if hazerdous

• ensure abcs
• secondary survey

Question 7

s/s of absorbed posipns

Answer 7

rash
swelling
burning, itching, blisters, burns
hives
unconsious

Question 8

Care of absorbed poisons

Answer 8

ensure abcs
remove substance from skin
flush the skin w large amounts of water for at least 15

Question 9

injected poisons s/s

Answer 9

puncture wound
pain
rednes/swelling
probs breathing
prescription meds or illegal drugs near

Question 10

care of injected poisons

Answer 10

ensure abcs
keep site of puncture lower than the heart
secondary survey
continual care

Question 11

first aid for substance misuse/abuse

Answer 11

provide CPR?AED
ensure ABCs
Secondary survey
naloxone maybe e