Poison Control/Overdose
Maryland Poison Center
1-800-222-1222
410-706-1858 (TDD)
In the event of accidental poisoning or overdose
ALWAYS contact 911 for assistance.
Preventing Poisonings
Read the label on each household item or drug THREE TIMES:
1. BEFORE YOU BUY IT– so you will know what the dangers are.
2. BEFORE YOU USE IT– so you will use it safely as directed.
3. BEFORE YOU STORE IT– so you can put it away out of reach of children and pets.
— Never call medicine candy
— Never mix medicine and alcohol
— Avoid taking medicines in front of children
— Never use food containers to store household products
— Always ask for medications in child resistant containers and use them properly
Treatments:
Poison on the Skin:
Remove contaminated clothing and flood skin with water for 10 minutes. Then wash gently with soap and water and rinse.
Poison in the Eye:
Flood the eye with lukewarm (not hot) water poured from a large glass 2-3 inches from the eye. Repeat for 15 minutes. Have patient blink as much as possible while flooding the eye. Do not force the eyelid open.
Inhaled Poison:
Immediately get the person to fresh air. Avoid breathing fumes. Open doors and windows wide. If victim is not breathing, start artificial respiration.
Swallowed Poison:
Remove any remaining "poison" from the mouth.
Medicine:
Do not give anything by mouth until you call for advice
Chemical or Household Products:
Unless patient is unconscious, having convulsions or cannot swallow, give milk or water immediately. Then call for professional advice about whether you should make the patient vomit.
REMEMBER: Always call 911.
For additional information about poisoning and other toxic substances, click here: www.webmd.com
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