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American Association of Poison Control Centers:
Call 1-800-222-1222
For additional information click on their
web site:
http://www.1-800-222-1222.info/
Palmetto Poison Center-The only resource
for the State of South Carolina: Call 1-800-222-1222. You can check out
their web site: http://www.pharm.sc.edu/PPS/pps.htm
If poisoning occurs, action must be taken
quickly. If there is a telephone nearby,
call a physician, hospital emergency room,
or poison control information center (link
to center site). If there is another person
present, one should telephone and one should
watch the victim closely in order to give
artificial respiration if necessary. The
following information should be given.
- Keep
the poison center phone number near your
telephone. Place a sticker on each phone
or enter into speed dial so it is always
available.
- Keep
a bottle of Syrup of Ipecac on hand. Never
give ipecac unless instructed to do so
by the poison center or your physician.
- Check
the condition of the victim.
- If unconscious, having breathing problems,
severe chest pains or other serious symptoms,
call 911 immediately.
- If there are no life-threatening symptoms;
determine, if possible, the substance
involved, note any symptoms present, then
call the poison center.
- DO
NOT give first aid beyond life support
unless a phone is not readily available
- You will be told the proper treatment
procedures.
- When
a product is involved, bring the container
to the phone and call the Palmetto Poison
Center. 800-922-1117 or 803-777-1117.
- Tell
the poison specialist the exact name of
the substance, the amount involved, the
age and weight of the victim and any problems
felt or seen. The poison center will determine
the potential danger and recommend appropriate
action. If the poison is unknown, give
the general nature of the substance.
- State
whether any emergency treatment has been
given.
- State
whether or not the victim has vomited.
If the victim vomits, save a sample for
analysis.
- Give
your location and the telephone number
at which you can be reached.
- When
medical attention is necessary, the poison
center can call the clinic or emergency
room and give important treatment information
to prepare for the patient's arrival
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