Who do you call when you have been poisoned?

The toll-free Poison Help line is 1-800-222-1222. When you call the number, you will reach specially trained poison experts at a poison center that serves your area. This number provides free and confidential help 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. Interpretation services are available in 161 languages.

How do you deal with a poison case?

Get the person into fresh air as soon as possible. If the person vomits, turn his or her head to the side to prevent choking. Begin CPR if the person shows no signs of life, such as moving, breathing or coughing.

How long does a poison test take?

“Four to six weeks is pretty standard,” Magnani says of the time line for forensic toxicology testing. Besides the time needed for painstaking analysis and confirmation, she says, there could be a backlog of tests that need to be done at a particular laboratory.

How do you find out if someone is being poisoned?

feeling agitated. low blood pressure, which can cause symptoms such as lightheadedness and fainting. chest pain. a slow heartbeat (below 60 beats per minute)

How do you flush poison out of your body?

Stay hydrated throughout the day One of the best and the easiest ways to eliminate toxin from the body is to drink plenty of water through the day. Water is not just necessary for survival but also is important for removing the unwanted substances from your body, which occupy a significant space in your body.

How do hospitals test for poison?

Blood tests can sometimes help doctors determine the type and amount of certain toxic substances. For example, blood can be tested for toxic levels of ingested acetaminophen or inhaled carbon monoxide. Blood may be tested to assess glucose levels.

Can I get food tested for poison?

Testing can be done using blood, urine or hair samples, as well as food or beverage samples. Test results are typically available within 10 business days after your specimen is collected.

How long does poison last in the body?

In the majority of individuals with mild to moderate symptoms of food poisoning (viral and bacterial), symptoms resolve in about 24 to 48 hours and no specific medical treatment is needed.

What can cure poison?

antidotes – these are substances that either prevent the poison from working or reverse its effects. sedatives – may be given if the person is agitated.

How do you contact poison control?

– being sick – stomach pains – confusion – drowsiness and fainting fits

What is the number to poison control center?

Poison centers provide poison expertise and treatment advice by phone. All poison centers can be reached by calling the same telephone number, 1-800-222-1222. Poison centers are staffed by pharmacists, physicians, nurses and poison information providers who are toxicology specialists.

What is the local Poison Control Center number?

Find Your Local Poison Control Center. Program the Poison Help Number – 1-800-222-1222 – into your home and cell phones so you have it handy when you need it. Below you can find information about poison control centers in your state. Visit the American Association of Poison Control Center and Human Services’ Health Resources and Services Administration to learn more about poison prevention.

What is the phone number for poison control?

Use the web POISON CONTROL ® tool to get specific guidance for your case, based on your age, substance, and amount, (and weight, if needed for your specific case) or Call poison control at 1-800-222-1222. Both options are free and confidential. Both options give you expert answers.