BASIC TRAINING COURSE . |
THE NIGERIA POLICE FORCE
TOPIC OVERVIEW .
Poisoning is when a person is exposed to a substance that can damage their health or endanger their life.
Poisons can be swallowed, absorbed through the skin, injected, inhaled or splashed into the eyes.
A medication overdose is the most common form of poisoning in the UK. This can include both over-the-counter medications, such as paracetamol, and prescription medications.
Other potential poisons include:
Poisons can be swallowed, absorbed through the skin, injected, inhaled or splashed into the eyes.
A medication overdose is the most common form of poisoning in the UK. This can include both over-the-counter medications, such as paracetamol, and prescription medications.
Other potential poisons include:
- Household products, such as bleach
- Cosmetic items, such as nail polish
- Some types of plants and fungi
- Certain types of household chemicals and pesticides.
- Carbon monoxide.
- Poorly prepared or cooked food, and food that's gone mouldy or been contaminated with bacteria from raw meat.
- Alcohol, if an excessive amount is consumed over a short period of time.
- Recreational substances (drugs)
- Medicines prescribed for pets.
- Snakes and insects, such as wasps and bees, aren't poisonous, but their bites or stings can contain venom (toxin).
OBJECTIVES .
In this video we give advice on what to look for if someone has swallowed a poison and how to treat poisoning.
REQUIRED MATERIALS .
Students require a file and/or folder, pen and paper and this will form the basis of the student's "Best Book".
CONTENT (LESSON BODY) .
ASSESSMENT .
All NPF officers should learn, practice and understand the content of this video.
The assessment, which will be undertaken, is both a written and practical test with a final exam.
The assessment, which will be undertaken, is both a written and practical test with a final exam.
SUMMARY & TAKEAWAY .
Symptoms include...
And will depend on the type of poison and the amount taken in, but general things to look out for include:
If you suspect that someone has taken an overdose or has been poisoned, don't try to treat them yourself. Get medical help immediately.
If they don't appear to be seriously ill, call a doctor for advice.
If they're showing signs of being seriously ill, such as vomiting, loss of consciousness, drowsiness or seizures (fits), call a hospital to request an ambulance or take the person to hospital.
In serious cases, it may be necessary for the person to stay in hospital for treatment.
Most people admitted to hospital because of poisoning will survive.
And will depend on the type of poison and the amount taken in, but general things to look out for include:
- Vomiting
- Stomach pains
- Confusion
- Drowsiness and fainting fits
If you suspect that someone has taken an overdose or has been poisoned, don't try to treat them yourself. Get medical help immediately.
If they don't appear to be seriously ill, call a doctor for advice.
If they're showing signs of being seriously ill, such as vomiting, loss of consciousness, drowsiness or seizures (fits), call a hospital to request an ambulance or take the person to hospital.
In serious cases, it may be necessary for the person to stay in hospital for treatment.
Most people admitted to hospital because of poisoning will survive.
LOOK FORWARD TO .
How to treat a baby if they have swallowed a poison.