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Poisoning Emergencies Demand Immediate Care to Improve Patient Survival

Poisoning is a medical emergency, so getting help quickly is very important.

A person may seem fine at first but become seriously ill later.

Do not give milk, salt water, or lemon juice, and do not make the person vomit.

These actions can waste time or cause more harm.

If fumes were inhaled, move the person to fresh air.

Wash chemicals from the skin or eyes with running water.

Take the poison container, label, or a photograph to the hospital if possible.

Doctors will support breathing and blood pressure and watch for damage to the organs.

Key facts

Main warning: Seek rapid hospital care after suspected poisoning.
Avoid: Do not give milk, salt water, or lemon juice, and do not force vomiting.
Inhaled fumes: Move the affected person to fresh air.
Skin or eye exposure: Wash thoroughly with running water.
Useful evidence: Bring the substance’s container, label, or a photograph to doctors.
Possible complications: Severe poisoning can cause respiratory failure, kidney injury, heart problems, or multi-organ complications.
New facility: CARE Hospitals Malakpet launched an Advanced Intensive Care Unit with continuous monitoring and multi-organ support.

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