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EMERGENCY FIRST AID


Emergency Actions for Accidental Poisonings:
  • If the victim is having seizures or not breathing, call 911 immediately. Don't Panic - Stay calm.
  • Check the mouth and remove any particles.
  • Gather product, pen, paper and child.
  • Call Carolinas Poison Center at 1-800-222-1222.
  • Be prepared to give the name of the product, explain the type of exposure and give the approximate amounts involved.
  • NEVER make the child vomit unless instructed to do so by the Poison Center.
When you call Carolinas Poison Center, be prepared to give the specialist the following information:
  • Patient's Age
  • Patient's Weight
  • Patient's Medical History
  • Type of Exposure
  • Time of Exposure
  • Symptoms
  • Product Information - have container available.
  • Telephone Number
 
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