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Safety First.... Steps to Take if a Child has been Poisoned |
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- 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.
- 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
- Get the child to fresh air immediately.
- Avoid breathing fumes.
- Open all windows and doors fully.
- Call Michigan Poison Control.
- Poison on Skin
- Remove any affected clothing.
- Rinse skin continuously with water for five minutes.
- Wash skin gently with soap and water, then repeat.
- Call Michigan Poison Control.
- Poison in Eye
- Rinse the affected eye with lukewarm water for five to ten minutes.
- Have the child blink as much as possible while rinsing. Do not force the eyelids open.
- Call 1-800-222-1222 for expert help from the Poison Control Center at Children's Hospital of Michigan.
- Swallowed Poison
- 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.
Contact Us
If you have an emergency or any concerns about possible poisoning or toxins in the home, Children's Hospital of Michigan trained specialists are available 24 hours a day at 1-800-222-1222 to talk to you.
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