Small children can be poisoned by things that are absolutely familiar in everyday life - detergent, perfume, alcohol. With the appearance of a young researcher in the house, all chemistry should be in a place inaccessible to him. First aid for poisoning is provided based on the substance that the child has eaten or drunk.
Instructions
Step 1
Signs of poisoning.
If, against the background of full health, the child suddenly became lethargic, apathetic, complains of headache and pain in the stomach or throat, carefully examine and ask the baby what he drank or ate. A burn mark around the mouth can be a sign of using alkaline products. Household chemicals with fragrances can smell strong, so sniff your baby. At the first suspicion of poisoning, call an ambulance.
Step 2
Before the arrival of doctors, lay the child so that the head is above the body and slightly turned to the side. The victim may vomit. It can be caused on its own by irritating the root of the tongue. Small children under three years old can be given a solution of a spoonful of salt in 200 ml of warm water. It causes vomiting and spasm of the pyloric sphincter, preventing the poison from entering the intestines. After the baby activated charcoal and induce vomiting again. This procedure must be repeated 3-4 times.
Step 3
The most effective treatment for poisoning is gastric lavage. If you do not have the opportunity to quickly receive qualified medical attention, start flushing yourself. For small children, it is better to flush the stomach with an isotonic solution at the rate of 15 ml of liquid per 1 kg of weight.
Step 4
If the poisoning was mild, the doctor will prescribe the child to take absorbent drugs. Such drugs remove toxic substances from the body. Children under three years old can be prescribed Smecta or Enterosgel, which must be taken as a course.
