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FIRST AID IN HOUSEHOLD

EMERGENCIES

POISONING: When a poison has been taken internally, start first

aid at once. Call doctor immediately.

Dilute poison with large amounts of liquids - milk or water.

Wash out by inducing vomiting, when not a strong acid, strong

alkali or petroleum.

For acid poisons do not induce vomiting, but neutralize with milk

of magnesia.Then give milk, olive oil or egg white. Keep victim

warm and lying down.

For alkali poisons such as lye or ammonia, do not induce vomiting.

Give lemon juice or vinegar.Then give milk and keep victim warm

and lying down.

If poison is a sleeping drug, induce vomiting and then give strong

black coffee frequently.Victim must be kept awake.

If breathing stops, give artificial respiration.

SHOCK: is brought on by a sudden or severe physical injury or

emotional disturbance. In shock, the balance between the ner-

vous system and the blood vessels is upset.The results is

faintness, nausea, and a pale and clammy skin. Call ambulance

immediately. If not treated the victim may become unconscious

and eventually lapse into a coma.

Keep victim lying down, preferably with head lower than body.

Don’t give fluids unless delayed in getting to doctor, then give only

water. (Hot tea, coffee, milk or broth may be tried if water is not

tolerated.)

Never give liquid to an unconscious person. Patient must be alert.

Cover victim both under and around body.

Do not permit victim to become abnormally hot.

Reassure victim and avoid letting him see other victims, or his

own injury.

Fainting is most common and last form of shock. Patient will

respond in 30-60 seconds by merely allowing patient to lie head

down if possible on floor.

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