•
|
Do
not panic. Many patients can be successfully treated
at home with guidance from a doctor or nurse at
the poison control emergency hotline. The number
to call in metro Detroit is 1-800-222-1222. |
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|
If
the child is unconscious or unresponsive, call 9-1-1
as soon as possible. |
•
|
If
the child is conscious, follow these instructions
depending on the method of poisoning: |
|
Inhaled
Poison |
| x |
Get
the child to fresh air immediately. |
| x |
Avoid
breathing fumes. |
| x |
Open
all windows and doors fully. |
| x |
Call
Michigan Poison Control. |
|
Poison
on Skin |
| x |
Remove
any affected clothing. |
| x |
Rinse
skin continuously with water for five minutes. |
| x |
Wash
skin gently with soap and water, then repeat. |
| x |
Call
Michigan Poison Control. |
|
Poison
in Eye |
x
|
Rinse
the affected eye with lukewarm water for five to
ten minutes. |
x
|
Have
the child blink as much as possible while rinsing.
Do not force the eyelids open. |
x
|
Call
1-800-222-1222 for expert help from the Poison
Control Center at Children's Hospital of Michigan. |
|
Swallowed
Poison |
x
|
Immediately
call 1-800-222-1222 for the Poison Control Center
at Children's Hospital of Michigan. Our trained
specialists are available anytime, day or night,
to talk to you through your emergency. |
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