Group 4

Cabral, Danica Rose G.

Dolor, Yoree Arsen A.
Morales, Pierce L.
Torres, Jade Ashley C.

Poisoning
Group 4

Definition

Poisoning
occurs when any substance interferes with normal
body functions after it is swallowed, inhaled,
injected, or absorbed

Classification and
Types

Carbon Monoxide Poisoning

Carbon monoxide is produced when fuels such as
gas, oil, coal and wood do not burn fully. When a fire
burns in an enclosed room, the oxygen in the room is
gradually used up and replaced with carbon dioxide.
When you breathe in carbon monoxide, it enters
your bloodstream and mixes with hemoglobin the
blood is no longer able to carry oxygen; the lack of
oxygen causes the body's tissue and cells to die

Food Poisoning
From poorly prepared or
cooked food, and food
that's gone moldy or been
contaminated with
bacteria from raw meat
Occurs when you swallow
food or water that contains
bacteria, parasites,
viruses, or the toxins made
by germs (E. Coli,
Staphylococcus,
salmonella)

Drug Poisoning
Overdose of over-thecounter medications
and prescription drugs
Drugs that are helpful
intherapeuticdoses
may be deadly when
taken in excess
Examples (Beta
Blockers, Warfarin,
Vitamins A and D)

Alcohol Poisoning
Occurs when a person drinks a
toxic amount of alcohol, usually
over a short period of time
The amount of alcohol in your
bloodstream (blood alcohol
concentration) will rise at very
high levels, alcohol affects the
nerves that control automatic
functions (breathing, heartbeat and
gag reflex) which stops you choking
Causes you to stop breathing and
become unconscious

Chemical Poisoning
Chemicals that can cause chemical poisoning include toxins
and toxicants
Toxicants are chemicals are synthetic or are natural
substances that are not produced by a living organism (ex:
pesticides, chlorine, ammonia, pepper spray, and acetone)
Chemicals that are produced by living organisms are called
toxin (ex: snake venom, honey bee venom, and cyanotoxin,
which is produced by blue-green algae)
Symptoms and complications vary widely depending on the
specific chemical, its form, and the amount of exposure to
the chemical

Symptoms

Symptoms
The effects of poisons are
as varied as the poisons
themselves; however, the
exact mechanisms of only
a few are understood
Severity of symptoms can
range from headache and
nausea to convulsions
and death

First Aid

First Aid
How you treat someone who may have
been poisoned depends on:
Symptoms
Age
Type & amount of substance that cause
poisoning

For swallowed poison:

1. Remove anything
remaining in the
person's mouth.
2. Read the container's
label and follow
instruction for
accidental poisoning.

For poison in the skin:

1. Remove any
contaminated
clothing using
gloves.
2. Rinse the skin for
15-20 minutes.

For poison in the eye:

1. Gently flush the eye
with cool or
lukewarm water for
20 minutes.

For inhaled poison:

1. Get the person into
fresh air as soon as
possible.
2. If the person vomits,
turn his/her head to the
side to prevent choking.
3. Begin CPR if the person
shows no signs of life.

The End