Poison in the Eyes

• Flush eye(s) immediately with a continuous flow of room temperature water for 10 to 15 minutes. Remove contact lens before flushing eye(s).
• Rinse from the top of the nose toward the side of the face, away from the other eye.
• DO NOT just splash water into eye or wipe with wet wash cloth.
• DO NOT use eye drops.
• Call Carolinas Poison Center at 1-800-222-1222 for further advice.

Poison on the Skin

• Remove any contaminated clothing with gloves.
• Rinse affected area(s) with room temperature water and soap.
• Call Carolinas Poison Center at 1-800-222-1222for further advice.
• A Carolinas Poison Center Specialist will tell you if the clothing can be cleaned or should be thrown away.

Inhaled Poison

• Get the victim to fresh air as soon as possible.
• Open doors and windows.
• Avoid breathing fumes, then call Carolinas Poison Center at 1-800-222-1222 for further advice.
• If the victim is unconscious or not breathing CALL 911 immediately and start artificial (mouth-to-mouth) respiration.
• If you smell gas, call 911 or the fire department and your local gas company to check for gas leaks.

Swallowed or Ingested Poison

• Gently remove any remaining poison from the mouth.
• Call Carolinas Poison Center at 1-800-222-1222 for further advice.
• DO NOT wait for symptoms to appear.
• NEVER make the victim throw up. A Carolinas Poison Center Specialist will tell you if this is necessary.
• The Specialist may ask you to identify the ingredients, so bring the product with you to the phone.
• If you have to go to the Emergency Department, take the container or substance with you.

Injections (Bites or Stings)

• STAY CALM-not all bites are harmful.
• Emergency treatment varies depending on the type of bite.
• The most common bites and stings are from bees and wasps, ticks, and nonpoisonous spiders. They are usually not harmful.
• If bitten by a poisonous spider, snake, or aquatic creature:
  • NEVER use a tourniquet
  • NEVER cover the bite area with ice
  • NEVER cut the skin and suck the venom
• Do not try to kill a snake that has bitten you. It may bite again.
• Call Carolinas Poison Center at 1-800-222-1222.

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