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Poisons might come in the form of substances, such as drugs or poisonous plants, fungi or berries. The NHS report that in 2013-14, almost 150,000 people were admitted to hospital with poisoning in England. Poisons can get into the body from swallowing, absorption through the skin, injection, inhalation or splashing into the eyes. This video is a snippet from our range of First Aid Courses that we offer - https://www.ihasco.co.uk/courses/bund... -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- COURSE TRANSCRIPT Poisons are substances, such as drugs or poisonous plants, fungi or berries, that can cause temporary or permanent damage if too much gets into the body. If you think someone may have swallowed poison, there are five key things to look for: Vomiting or diarrhoea Cramping and abdominal pains Pain or a burning sensation Partial loss of responsiveness Seizures If the casualty is conscious, ask them what they’ve swallowed. If possible, also try to find out how much they’ve swallowed and when. Look for clues such as empty containers or poisonous berries or plants in the area. If you suspect poisoning, this is what to do: Call the emergency services. Tell them as much information as you can about the type of poison that has been or might have been swallowed. Monitor and record the casualty's breathing, pulse and level of response while you’re waiting for help to arrive. If they become unresponsive follow the steps in the primary survey from the point of checking their airway. Never try to make the person vomit, as this could block their airway or it could damage their throat on the way back up, especially if it’s a corrosive substance. But if they vomit naturally then put some of their vomit into a bag or container and give it to the ambulance crew. This may help them identify the poison.