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 …
Mechanisms of Action of Poisons- Poisoning Poison Mechanism of action Ingested poisons – They act directly on the digestive tract causing pain, vomiting, and diarrhea. Corrosive poisons …
How poisons enter the body and its clinical features- Poisoning A poison is a substance that, if taken into the body in sufficient quantity, can cause temporary or permanent …
