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

2024
Views:

161

Pages:

8
Author:

Sheha A.

Poisoning A Poison is one substance that can harm the body sometimes seriously. These can be medical substances. The Poison can enter the body in several ways: * Oral * Inhaled (gas) * Injected (needle) * Skin (skin) Accidental Poisoning * Sometimes people take the wrong medicine. * Sometimes children mistake cleaning products, etc. * Sometimes people eat food that has gone bad. * Other accidental poisonings can occur from pain medication, cleaning products, and alcohol. If the poison was swallowed, the person may experience stomach pain, nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea. Some poisons affect the nervous system, leading to seizures, coma, and death. Treatment: * Separate the patient * Call the ambulance * Monitor the vital signs * Management for poisoning * Shift the patient to the hospital Most tablets for sleeping contain substances that slow down the central nervous system. Some poisons can either fight or cause sudden death. 2. Inhaled Poisons: Carbon monoxide, charcoal smoke, household gas, pesticides, etc. These gases can be inhaled and block the oxygen in the blood, which makes it difficult to breathe. 3. Injected Poisons: Poisons that get into the body through injection. 4. Bites: Bites of poisonous snakes and animals can release toxins that can cause serious health problems. These toxins can affect the nervous system, skin, and other organs, leading to various symptoms. Signs & Symptoms: * Nausea, vomiting * Diarrhea * Dizziness * Difficulty breathing * Skin discoloration * Seizures * Coma * Death Treatment: * Separate the patient * Call the ambulance * Monitor vital signs * Management for poisoning * Shift the patient to the hospital First-aid If the patient is conscious, ask how the poisoning happened. Ask about what they ate, drank, or used. If the patient vomits, collect the vomit. If the patient is non-conscious and cooperative, induce vomiting to remove any other toxins. Additional Notes: Swallowing concentrated salt can give the patient convulsions. If the patient consumes kerosene, do not induce vomiting as it can cause lung damage. In case of acid poisoning, do not give the patient milk or eggs, as these can worsen the situation. Inform the police. Send the patient to the nearest hospital. Preserve vomitus, sputum, secretions, and samples.