Recognition
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Poisons can cause harm by a wide range…
Management
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The principles of managing a person who…
Recognising Danger, maintaining safety
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During first aid and subsequent…
Sending for an ambulance and other assistance
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Send for an ambulance promptly. The…
Decontamination
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Separate the person from the poisonous…
Resuscitation and supportive care
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Send for an ambulance.
If unresponsive…
Specific Management of particular poisons
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If possible, ascertain what poison or…
If unable to get advice, or while waiting for help to arrive:
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Monitor the person, especially their…
Further Reading
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ANZCOR Guideline 8 Cardiopulmonary…
References
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Huynh A, Cairns R, Brown J, et al…
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