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Poison
First Aid for household poisons
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What to do Consumers who have been poisoned, or suspect that they have, should proceed immediately to a GP or accident and emergency department of a hospital. Although most instances of poisoning do not lead to death, it is vital to get medical treatment. See attached article for more information. © European Union, 2010 Reproduction of DOLCETA is authorised provided the source is acknowledged (...) Read more
Durable date labelling
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Food, medicines, some cleaning products have date labeling. The use-by date mark, found on highly perishable food, is an important safeguard against food poisoning. The date can be given either as Day and month or Day, month and year. Durable dates The use-by date mark, found on highly perishable food, is an important safeguard against food poisoning. The date can be given either as • Day and month or • Day, month and year. Food which can be kept safe for longer, when properly (...) Read more
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Preventing Poisoning
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Most parents are aware of the risks of storing dangerous liquids, such as bleach or cleaning fluids, in soft drinks bottles. However, by far the most common cause of child poisoning in Ireland is medication. Do: Use containers with child-resistant caps. Keep all chemicals and medicines out of sight and reach of children. Keep all products in their original containers. Use any protective clothing, gloves or goggles that are recommended in the instructions. Learn to recognise (...) Read more
Chemicals in daily life - What are the hazards?
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Chemicals are an integral part of modern life. They are also poisonous and found in every household and workplace. But they can be bad for your health. If not used correctly they can catch fire, cause burns, damage health and damage the environment. Your home may contain some common poisonous substances listed below. These should be checked to ensure all poisons are stored safely. Kitchen Detergents, disinfectants, bleach, drain cleaner, oven cleaners, waxes, polish, dishwasher (...) Read more
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What is a poison ?
Into: Keep yourself safe In case of poisoning
A poison is a substance which causes damage if taken into the body. It can be swallowed, inhaled, injected or absorbed through the skin or eyes. Poisons include pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, household products and even plants. The majority of poisonings happen to young children and at home, the home of a grandparent, relative, friend or at school. When it comes to children and poisoning the peak times are late afternoon, weekends and during school holidays. © European Union, 2010 (...) Read more
Prevention poisoning in the home
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Do: Use containers with child-resistant caps. Keep all chemicals and medicines out of sight and reach of children. Keep all products in their original containers. Use any protective clothing, gloves or goggles that are recommended in the instructions. Learn to recognise the hazard warning symbols for dangerous chemicals. Do not: Remove the labels from medicines or household products. Transfer tablets to another container. Store chemicals under the kitchen sink or where they can easily (...) Read more
What to do in an emergency ?
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Call the Emergency Services. Being poisoned can be a life-threatening situation. If someone has swallowed a poisonous substance, do not try to treat him or her yourself but seek medical help immediately. Dial 999 for an ambulance, or take the person to your local Accident and Emergency department. If you think someone has ingested (swallowed) poison, and they appear to be unconscious, try to rouse them, and encourage them to spit out any pills. However, do not put your hand into their (...) Read more
What NOT TO DO in an emergency
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First of all, DON’T PANIC Don’t give the patient anything to eat of drink © European Union, 2010 Reproduction of DOLCETA is authorised provided the source is acknowledged http://www.dolceta.eu Read more
Symptoms
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SYMPTOMS The symptoms you might be presented with in the case of possible poisoning will vary depending upon the substance and the amount of poison concerned. Some poisons will hamper the blood’s ability to carry oxygen around the body whilst others will burn and irritate the digestive system. Symptoms of poisoning can include: Nausea Vomiting Abdominal pain Drowsiness Dizziness Weakness Headache Difficulty swallowing or producing more saliva than normal Skin rash Burns around nose or (...) Read more
Going to the hospital or GP
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When taking someone with suspected poisoning to the hospital or GP, it is important to... If possible give medical staff the container that the substance came in to give them a clear idea of what they are dealing with. If it is not known what substance caused the poisoning, blood tests may be needed to identify it. Medical staff will also need to know: What was taken? How much was taken? The person’s age and weight. Does the person have any symptoms? How long ago did the poisoning (...) Read more
More information
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National Poisons Information Centre Website www.poison.ie The telephone number for the Poisons Information Centre in Dublin is 8092566 or 8092568. Read more
