University:
Liberty University
Course:
BIOM 500 | Introduction to Biomedical Sciences
Academic year:

2024
Views:

463

Pages:

5
Author:

Sheha A.

Household Poison Many substances found in and about the home can be poisonous. This includes soaps, cosmetics, surgical spirits, bleach, spirit, medicines, etc. Chemical poisons Accidental poison Suicidal poison First Aid Assess the victim Call for help Do not induce vomiting if the poison is mixed with lemon or orange juice Immediately shift the patient to hospital. Food Poisoning Food poisoning is caused by the food becoming contaminated by bacteria and being stored at the wrong temperature. The common bacteria are staphylococcus and salmonella which multiply in the food and produce poisonous substances. Signs and Symptoms Nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, diarrhea, headache, fever. Positive Murphy's sign. Male: sudden severe pain in the right upper abdomen, not relieved by antacids. Female: indigestion, vomiting, pain in the right upper abdomen. Jaundice: yellowing of the skin and eyes. Dark urine. Pale stools. Severe abdominal pain. Causes of Jaundice Obstructive jaundice Hemolytic jaundice Hepatocellular jaundice