Important Information
In mild cases, patient's who absorb poison through their skin may have swelling skin, rash, itching, burning or blisters
The symptoms may be delayed; In more serious cases, patient's may also complain of difficulty breathing, fever, headache and weakness
Patient Care; Absorbed Poison
- Conduct an illness assessment and gather information about what, when and how much contact the patient had with the poison
- Carefully remove contaminated clothing and brush off any poison remaining on the skin
- Flush the area with fresh water and wash the skin with soap; Do not allow contaminated water to touch you or the patient
- For caustic chemical substances or if the patient experiences severe symptoms, contact the local Poison Control Centre for further directions
- If EMS is not called, encourage the person to see a doctor; A cold compress may relieve itching
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