Author: Poonam Taprial
What is Asphyxia- Its main causes and mechanism It is deficiency of oxygen and increase in carbon dioxide in the blood and tissues. It occurs due to a failure …
Prevention of poisoning and its preventive measures In children the accidental poisoning occurs generally due to the intake of attractive substances, in anxiety or ignorance and in adults in …
Alcohol Poisoning Alcohol (ethanol) is a drug of addiction that depresses the activity of the central nervous system. Prolonged intake can result in impairment of physical and mental abilities, …
Food Poisoning Food poisoning is commonly due to ingestion of contaminated water, food substances, not boiled and unclean vegetables, contaminated milk and milk products, and toxins produced by bacteria …
Effects of Gas Inhalation and its first aid treatment- Poisoning Gas Effects Carbon monoxide acute – Dusky skin with a faint red tinge, rapid, distressed breathing, impairment …
Gas Poisoning Various poisonous gases that may be inhaled accidentally are carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, ammonia vapor, inflammable gases, etc. gases in the exhaust of a car or running …
Antidotes for Various Poisons-Poisoning Poison Antidote Acid – Milk plus milk of magnesia, Olive oil, Butter, White of an egg, barely water Alkali – Vinegar, Lemon Juice, Orange …
Household poisoning A number of household items are actually poisons, e.g. insecticides, pesticides, bleaching powder or solution , acids, kerosene, turpentine , glue, paraffin, alcohol, etc. chemical burn or …