Poisoning

Substances which when taken into the body cause damage to health are called poisons.

Substances which when taken into the body cause damage to health or death are called poisons. Poisons can get into the body by one of the following routes:

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By swallowing

By Inhalation

By Injection

By Contact with the skin

Management

Removing the patient to the hospital or a doctor is the highest priority and needs to be done as quickly as possible.

Some Common Poisons and the First Aid for them

In all the cases please remember that it is essential to get the patient to a doctor or hospital as soon as possible.

(Source: Webhealthcentre.com)