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Be Poison Safe Janet Blair, Child Care Health Consultant Perry County Health Department Poison Prevention In the U.S. a child is poisoned every 30 seconds 5.7 million poisonings occur every year In Kentucky, the KY Regional Poison Center of Kosair Childrens Hospital receives 64,000 calls each year 65% of those calls involve children 70% of those cases can be handled at home What are Poisons? A poison is any substance that can cause harmful effects in the body. Millions of people are unintentionally poisoned each year Children under the age of 6 are at greatest risk Forms Of Poisons Solids: plants, powders, medications and foreign objects Liquids: bleach, lamp oil, cleaners and perfume Sprays: insecticides, paint, cosmetics and cleaners Invisibles: carbon monoxide, mixing of products and gases 5 Ways A Person Can Be Poisoned Bites and Stings Ingestion eating or drinking Inhalation breathing Ocular in the eye Dermal - on the skin Reasons Children are Poisoned Hungry and Thirsty Unable to read labels Curious and explore Put things in mouth Imitating Adults Nothing is Child Proof The definition of child resistant is that 80% of 4 year olds cannot open the container within 4 minutes. What happens to the other 20 percent ? Teenagers are Poisoned Because Dont read directions Drug use / inhalants Suicide intentional Experimentation Adults are Poisoned Because Dont read or put on eyeglasses Dont turn on the light Dont pay enough attention Suicide / intentional Seniors are Poisoned Because Seniors take an average of 7-13 different meds Their meds may need to be adjusted Forget to take meds Over or under medicate themselves To a child, many substances are Dangerous look-a-likes Dangerous Look A Likes Examples: Palmolive dish soap / Sprite bottle Blue Mouthwash, windshield washer fluid, window cleaner / blueberry flavored punch Comet / Parmesan Cheese How to be Poison Safe When you bring something home THINK Is this a dangerous look-a-like? Is this medicine or pills? Does it have alcohol / gasoline in it? Does it contain insecticides or pesticides? YES? Store it out of sight and out of reach Activated Charcoal Specially treated charcoal that is made to bind to poisons, so they will not be absorbed by the patient Having Activated Charcoal could save you a trip to ER Always call Poison Control First Substances Managed with Activated Charcoal Mushrooms Cough / Cold Medicine Acetaminophen Cigarette butts Vitamin (no iron) Substances Not Managed by A.C. Alcohol Iron Lithium Any caustic, corrosive substance Common Very Dangerous Poisons Found in Homes Medicines Cleaning products that can cause burns drain opener, toilet bowl cleaner, oven cleaner and rust remover Windshield washer solution Pesticides Antifreeze Hydrocarbons furniture polish, lighter fluid, lamp oil, kerosene, turpentine and paint thinner How to Prevent Unintentional Poisonings Call the Poison Control Center and ask if a substance is poison Keep potential poisons out of reach of children Dont take medicines in front of children Do not mix products Do not store products in unmarked containers use original containers Think Someone Might Be Poisoned? Call the Poison Center First Information is available 24 / 7 1-800-222-1222 Remember 70% of cases involving children can be taken care of at home with the assistance of Poison Control. Why Call Poison Control Staffed with registered nurses that provide emergency info Can refer you to hospital or doctor Experts and Specialist are available 24 / 7 All calls confidential Will give follow up call What to do in Case of Poisoning Remain Calm Call the Poison Control Center If they can not be reached call 911 Do not give anything by mouth until you have been advised to do so Things You Will Need To Know Have the label ready to read to Poison Control if possible