This national hotline number will let you talk to experts in poisoning. This is a free and confidential service. All local poison control centers in the United States use this national number. You should call if you have any questions about poisoning or poison prevention. It does NOT need to be an emergency. You can call for any reason, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
For more information, contact the American Association of Poison Control Centers --www.aapcc.org .
Poisonous Ingredient:
Where Found:
Symptoms:
Home Treatment:
Before Calling Emergency:
Poison Control, or a local emergency number:
What to expect at the emergency room:
Expectations (prognosis):
References:
American Academy of Pediatrics Committee on Injury, Violence, and Poison Prevention. Poison treatment in the home. Pediatrics. 2003; 112(5): 1182-1185.
Bryant S. Management of toxic exposure in children. Emerg Med Clin North Am. 2003; 21(1): 101-119.
Review Date: 1/22/2007 Reviewed By: Eric Perez, MD, Department of Emergency Medicine, St. Luke's-Roosevelt Hospital Center, New York, NY. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.
