2024-2025 Student Resource Handbook

83 POISONING FIRST AID Poisoning is caused by swallowing, injecting, breathing in, or exposure to harmful substances. Most poisonings occur by accident. Immediate first aid is very important in a poisoning emergency. The first aid you give before getting medical help can save a person’s life. This is for information only and not for use in the treatment or management of an actual poison exposure. In Canada, call 1-800-567-8911 to speak with a local poison control center. This hotline number will let you talk to experts in poisoning. They will give you further instructions. Considerations Millions of poisonings are reported to Canadian poison control centers every year, with many of them resulting in death. It is important to note that just because a package does not have a warning label doesn’t mean it is safe. You should consider poisoning if someone suddenly becomes sick for no apparent reason, or if the person is found near a furnace, car, fire, or in an area that is not well ventilated. Symptoms of poisoning may take some time to develop. However, if you think someone has been poisoned, do not wait for symptoms to develop before getting that person medical help. Causes Items that can cause poisoning include: • • • • • • • • Symptoms Symptoms vary according to the poison, but may include: • • • • Carbon monoxide gas (from furnaces, gas engines, fires, space heaters) Certain foods Chemicals in the workplace Drugs, including over-the-counter prescription medicines (such as an aspirin overdose) and illicit drugs such as cocaine Household detergents and cleaning products Household and outdoor plants (eating toxic plants) Insecticides Paints Abdominal pain Bluish lips Chest pain Confusion We are a family oriented practice providing professional dental services in an environment of care and concern for all our patients. We strive to satisfy our patients in every way. "Your Friendly Dental Service in the Heart of Little Italy" Open Monday to Friday 8:00am to 6:00pm Saturday 8:00am to 3:00pm Family Dentistry New patients and emergencies welcome Implants Zoom Direct insurance billings U of T, Centennial, Seneca, Humber, George Brown We speak Italian, Spanish, Portuguese, Urdu and Persian • • • • • • • • Call for an appointment 416-533-0345 344 Manning Avenue Toronto, Ontario. M6J 2L1 e-mail: [email protected] Web: www.dentistryonmanning.com