Exposure to poisonous fumes can happen at home or in the workplace. Mixing certain substances can cause an unplanned chemical reaction that releases toxic fumes into the air. Read our full inhaled poison first aid guide here.
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Sound: Gentle, calming instrumental music begins.
Visual: A dark blue screen with white text “IF YOU’VE INHALED POISONOUS FUMES, IMMEDIATELY GET TO FRESH AIR.” appears next to a sliding glass door. A man is covering his nose and mouth with his arm.
AVO: If someone has inhaled poisonous fumes, immediately get the person to fresh air. Avoid breathing the fumes yourself.
Visual: A white screen with text “IF THE VICTIM ISN’T BREATHING, CALL 9-1-1” appears.
AVO: If the victim isn’t breathing, call 911.
Visual: A man opens a door wide. The text “OPEN ALL WINDOWS AND DOORS AS WIDE AS YOU CAN” appears.
AVO: If they are breathing, open all the windows and doors as wide as you can.
Visual: The text changes to “CALL THE MISSOURI POISON CENTER RIGHT AWAY 1-800-222-1222” next to a hand dialing a phone. The man is then shown talking on the phone.
AVO: and call the Missouri Poison Center right away.
Visual: The Missouri Poison Center logo along with the phrase “Free. Fast. Confidential. Open 24/7.” appears over a blurred image of the man talking on the phone.
AVO: The Poison Center experts will tell you what to do next.
