Poisoning: First aid | Treatment for poisoning | First aid for Fits - Learn Hutt

Poisoning: First aid | Treatment for poisoning | First aid for Fits | First aid basics | Lesson - 9 | Learn Hutt

Poisoning: 

A poison is a substance which, if taken into the body in sufficient quantity, poisoning may cause temporary or permanent damage. Poisons may be swallowed, inhaled, absorbed through skin, splashed into the eye or injected. Natural poisons are those which originate from bacteria or certain plants, and animals such as snakes etc.

Once in the body, poisons may work their way into the blood stream and be swiftly carried to all the tissues of the body. Signs and symptoms vary depending on the poison and its method of entry, and can be delayed in on set. 

How poisons(or poisoning) affect the body:

Poisons reaching brain: May cause confusion, fits and unconsciousness. 

Swallowed corrosives: Can burn lips, mouth and food passage. 

Inhaled poisons: Can cause severe respiratory distress. 

Poison in digestive system: Can cause vomiting, abdominal pain and diarrhoea. 

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First Aid for Poisoning:

- Check airway, breathing and circulation and administer First Aid accordingly.
- Remove any contaminated clothing.
- Identify the poison.
- Keep samples of vomited materials.
- If the casualty asks for water you may give, as this will act as a neutralising agent. 

If the victim is unconscious due to poisoning, and other functions are normal put the victim in recovery position and take him to hospital.
Do not induce vomiting. It is often ineffective, and it may cause the casualty further harm.

Convulsions(Fits): 

A convulsion or a fit, consists of involuntary contractions of many of the muscles in the body, caused by a disturbances in the function of the brain. Convulsions usually result in loss of, or impaired consciousness. 

Recognition:
- The casualty suddenly falls unconscious, often letting out a cry.
- He may become rigid, arching his back.
- The jaw may be clenched and breathing may be noisy. Saliva may appear at the mouth, blood-stained if lips or tongue have been bitten.
- There may be loss of bladder or bowl control.

The muscles relax and breathing becomes normal; The casualty recovers consciousness, usually within few minutes, a fit may also be followed a deep sleep.

First Aid:

- Try to support a falling casualty or ease his fall. Make space around him and ask bystanders to move away.
- Loosen clothing around his neck and, if possible protect his head by putting soft padding under or around his head.
- When the convulsion cease and ABC of life is normal, place the victim in the recovery position. 

Do not lift or move the casualty unless he is in immediate danger. Do not use force to restrain him, or put anything in his mouth.

 

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