18 Questions
What is a common source of poisonous fumes or gases in the home?
A car running in a closed garage
What should you do if your child breathes in fumes or gases?
Get your child into fresh air
Why is it important to keep chemical products in their original bottles or containers?
To prevent accidental ingestion
What should you do with household products or drugs after using them?
Return them to a childproof cabinet
How often should you have heating systems, water heaters, and other gas-, oil-, or coal-burning appliances serviced?
Every late summer or early fall
What should you do if a carbon monoxide detector sounds?
Leave the home immediately and call 911
At what age is the peak incidence of poisoning in children?
Toddler period
What is the leading drug that causes poisoning in children?
Aspirin
What is a common sign or symptom of poisoning?
Burns or redness around the mouth and lips
What is a common cause of poisoning in children?
Faulty storage of poisonous substances
What is the treatment for aspirin poisoning?
Activated charcoal and N-acetyl-L-cysteine (Mucomyst)
Why are children more prone to poisoning?
Developmental curiosity
What should you do if your child spills a chemical on their body?
Rinse the skin with lukewarm water and call the poison control center
What is a sign of poisoning that requires immediate medical attention?
Sore throat
How should you flush your child's eye if poison gets in it?
Hold the eyelid open and pour a small, steady stream of lukewarm water into the inner corner
What should you do if your child has nausea, vomiting, or stomach pain without fever?
Call the poison control center or your child's healthcare provider
What should you do if you notice strange odors on your child's breath?
Call the poison control center or your child's healthcare provider
What should you do if your child has trouble breathing after swallowing something?
Call the poison control center or your child's healthcare provider
Learn about the common sources of poisoning in the home and how to prevent and respond to poisoning emergencies in children.
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