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INTOXICATION BY INGESTION (BY MOUTH)

Suspect INTOXICATION BY INGESTION if:

• The patient says so or there are witnesses.
• There are bottles or empty containers with toxic leftovers.
• Nausea, stomach-ache or spasms.
• Drowsiness or loss of consciousness.
• Burns around the mouth or on the hands if corrosive substances have been swallowed.
• Shallow breathing (fast and of small amplitude).
• There may be fits.

What to DO:

• If the patient is unconscious, follow instructions on Chapter 1.1.
• If the patient is conscious, give two glasses of water.
• Ask for MEDICAL ADVICE VIA RADIO .

What NOT TO DO:

• Do not induce vomiting.
• Do not give milk or other antidotes if you are not completely sure about its adequacy, before making the medical consultation via radio.

INTOXICATION BY INHALATION (THROUGH AIRWAYS)

Suspect INTOXICATION BY INHALATION if:

• The patient is found in tanks, bilges, etc.
• There is witness information.
• Difficult breathing or respiratory arrest.
• Low consciousness level or unconscious.
• Headache, nausea, dizziness.