Sage-Tips

What to do if you suspect someone is trying to poison you?

What Should You Do if You Suspect Poisoning? Call the U.S. National Poison Control Center at 1-800-222-1222 if you have questions about possible poisoning. You can also go directly to your hospital’s emergency department. Don’t assume over-the-counter medications are safe even if taken in excess.

How can you tell if someone has poisoned your food?

Most types of food poisoning cause one or more of the following signs and symptoms:

• Nausea.
• Vomiting.
• Watery or bloody diarrhea.
• Abdominal pain and cramps.
• Fever.

How do you know if someone poisoned your drink?

Alcohol poisoning signs and symptoms include:

1. Confusion.
2. Vomiting.
3. Seizures.
4. Slow breathing (less than eight breaths a minute)
5. Irregular breathing (a gap of more than 10 seconds between breaths)
6. Blue-tinged skin or pale skin.
7. Low body temperature (hypothermia)
8. Passing out (unconsciousness) and can’t be awakened.

How can you tell if someone is slowly poisoned?

Signs of poisoning in humans

• Behavioral changes – These include crankiness and restlessness.
• Diarrhea.
• Dizziness.
• Drowsiness.
• Tiredness.
• Headache.
• Loss of appetite.
• Minor skin irritation.

How should schedule 1 poisons be stored?

Poisons must be kept in an impervious, suitably strong container and must, in the case of those listed in Schedule 1 (which includes both Part I and many Part II listed poisons) be stored: in a cupboard or drawer reserved solely for poisons.

What happens when someone gets poisoned?

Poisoning can cause short-term effects, like a skin rash or brief illness. In serious cases, it can cause brain damage, a coma, or death.

What details must be recorded in the Poisons book following a sale of a poison?

The date of the supply; The name and address of the purchaser; The name and quantity of the regulated poison supplied; The stated purpose of the purchase.

What is Poison Act 1919?

The Poisons Act, 1919. An Act to consolidate and amend the law regulating the importation, possession and sale of poisons 2***. WHEREAS it is expedient to consolidate and amend the law regulating the importation, possession and sale of poisons 3*** ; It is hereby enacted as follows:- 1.

What type of first aid will you provide in case of poisoning?

Gently flush the eye with cool or lukewarm water for 20 minutes or until help arrives. Inhaled poison. Get the person into fresh air as soon as possible. If the person vomits, turn his or her head to the side to prevent choking.