Absorbed and Surface Contact Poisons

Signs of absorbed poisons

A history of exposure, liquid or powder on a patient’s skin, burns, itching/irritation/redness, and typical odors of the substance.

First step in emergency treatment for contact poisoning

Avoid contaminating yourself or others.

Immediate action for contact poisoning

Remove the irritating or corrosive substance rapidly.

Treatment for dry powder chemical spill

Thoroughly brush off the chemical (avoid creating a dust cloud) and then flush the skin with clean water for 15 to 20 minutes.

Final step after flushing a chemical from skin

Wash the skin with soap and water.

Treatment for liquid chemical spill on skin

Flood the affected part with water for 15 to 20 minutes.

Treatment for chemical in the eyes

Irrigate them quickly and thoroughly, ensuring fluid runs from the bridge of the nose outward

Signs of absorbed poisons

A history of exposure, liquid or powder on the skin, burns, itching/irritation/redness, and typical odors of the substance.

First step for contact poisoning treatment

Avoid contaminating yourself or others.

Immediate action for contact poisoning

Remove the irritating or corrosive substance rapidly.

Treatment for dry powder chemical spill

Brush off the chemical without creating dust, then flush with water for 15-20 minutes.

Final step after flushing a chemical

Wash the skin with soap and water.

Treatment for liquid chemical spill

Flood the affected area with water for 15-20 minutes.

Treatment for chemical in eyes

Irrigate thoroughly, ensuring fluid runs from the bridge of the nose outward