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what is the very first thing u should do when someone has been poisoned?
call 911.
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why should ur doctor know which pesticides u normally use?
so that he can obtain the antidote n keep it on hand.
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what is most important to do if the poison is on the victims skin or in his eyes?
wash with large quantities of running water.
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what do u do first if the victim has inhaled the poison? how do u protect yourself?
carry patient to fresh air immediately. wear a air supplied respirator if victim is in a enclosed space.
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if a person has swallowed a poison, u should always make him vomit except in 3 cases. name them?
yes. allow a professional to give first aid advice for poison that has been ingested.
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what absorbers can be used for swallowing poison? how r they used?
activateed charcoal, used to absorb many poisons. milk in water, used to dilute poisons quickly. milk of magnesia, used to dislute acids.
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why shouldnt workers carry atropine?
atropine can be poisonous if misused. it should never be used to prevent poisoning.
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desrcibe shock? what can be done for it?
- the skin will be pale, moist, cold n clammy. eyes r vacant with dilated pupils. breathing is shallow and irregular. the pulse is very weak, rapid n irregular, victim may be unconscience.
- raise legs above head, keep warm, keep quiet, reassure often.
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where do u get the water u need for pesticide first aid?
a thermos or large plastic bottle( at least one quart ) of clean water, kept in a first aid kit. ponds, hoses or running streams if available.
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what r poison control centers?
they give pertinent information on all types of poisonings and their treatment.
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