FIRST AID TREATMENT FOR HOUSEHOLD POISONING

If you see a child or adult poisoned with bleach, fuel, kerosene, acid, drugs, fumes, etc, you can give them this first aid to prevent death before arrival of medical help.

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Once a person is poisoned by any substance, knowing what first aid to give depends on two major things;

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For poison on the skin or clothes;

1. Quickly & carefully remove victim& #39;s clothes

2. Pour large amounts of water over the skin for 15 minutes

3. Wash the skin thoroughly many times with soap & water

4. Move to nearest hospital!
For poison in the eyes;

1. Remove any contact lenses

2. Pour CLEAN water in the eyes for 15 minutes (DON& #39;T USE SOAP!)

3. Encourage victim to blink

4. Move to hospital instantly

Every second matters & a slight delay could lead to permanent loss of sight!
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