Ingested poison can be anything from swallowing hand sanitizer or berries to chemicals or medication. What steps should you take if someone swallows bleach, paint thinner, or another toxic substance? Read our full swallowed poison first aid guide here.
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Visual: A dark blue screen with white text “IF SOMEONE SWALLOWS A POISON, STAY CALM.” appears next to cleaning product bottles.
AVO: If a child or an adult swallows something they shouldn’t have, don’t panic.
Visual: The text changes to “DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING. DO NOT GIVE THEM ANYTHING TO DRINK.” next to falling pills and capsules.
AVO: Do not induce vomiting and don’t give them anything to drink.
Visual: The text changes to “WIPE MOUTH OUT WITH A DAMP CLOTH OR RINSE MOUTH WITH WATER” next to a hand filling a glass with water.
AVO: Wipe their mouth out with a damp cloth or rinse with water.
Visual: The text changes to “CALL THE MISSOURI POISON CENTER RIGHT AWAY 1-800-222-1222” next to a hand dialing a phone.
AVO: and call the Missouri Poison Center right away.
Visual: The text changes to “HAVE THE PRODUCT WITH YOU IF POSSIBLE TO ANSWER ANY QUESTIONS” next to cleaning products in a basket.
AVO: Make sure that you have the product in front of you so that you can answer questions about what they’ve swallowed
Visual: Man talking in phone.
AVO: and tell them exactly what happened.
Visual: The Missouri Poison Center logo and number as well as the text “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 you need to do next.
