Poison-related myth #1: If a person accidentally eats or drinks a poisonous substance, he or she should immediately vomit. Fact: Forcing someone to vomit is the wrong thing to do. Potentially more serious medical problems can occur from the act of vomiting than from the potential poison, especially if substances make their way into the lungs — a common complication of vomiting. Call the poison control center at (800) 222-1222 to find out the best way to treat the individual. Brought to you by the Kentucky Regional Poison Control Center of Kosair Childrens Hospital. krpcc
Posted on: Tue, 18 Mar 2014 15:15:02 +0000
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