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Wart preparations poisoning
Alternative Names: Wart remover poisoning Home Treatment: DO NOT make the person vomit. Seek immediate emergency medical care. Before Calling Emergency: Text Continues Below Determine the following information: Patient's age, weight, and condition The name of the product (ingredients and strengths, if known) When it was swallowed The amount swallowed Poison Control, or a local emergency number: The NationalPoison Control Center (1-800-222-1222) can be called from anywhere in the United States. This national hotline number will let you talk to experts in poisoning. They will give you further instructions. This is a free and confidential service. All local poison control centers in the U.S. 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. What to expect at the emergency room: If the poison was swallowed, medications will be given to treat any symptoms. You may also expect the following: Blood tests A tube placed down the nose and into the stomach Activated charcoal to neutralize acids Fluids given by IV Admission to the hospital If the poisoning occured through skin exposure, the following steps may be followed: Washing (irrigation) of the skin, perhaps every few hours for several days Surgical removal of burned skin (debridement) Page:  1 | 2 | Next >>