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Poison Prevention

Poison Prevention. Tips for Caregivers of Small Children Jacqueline Kakos, Health Educator New Mexico Poison and Drug Information Center. Objectives. Define “Poison” Recognize common poisons in home / daycare setting Identify ways to prevent a poisoning

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Poison Prevention

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  1. Poison Prevention Tips for Caregivers of Small Children Jacqueline Kakos, Health Educator New Mexico Poison and Drug Information Center

  2. Objectives • Define “Poison” • Recognize common poisons in home / daycare setting • Identify ways to prevent a poisoning • Provide first aid tips in the event of a poisoning • Highlight Poison Center services

  3. Introduction

  4. Introduction • Introductions • What does the word poison mean to you? • “Poisons by Room” Activity

  5. Video

  6. Show Video • Unintentional Poisoning: Prevent, React • http://www.nyc.gov/html/doh/html/poison/poison-kids.shtml

  7. Discussion

  8. 4 W’s of a Poison(ing) Where? What? When? Who?

  9. 4 W’s of a Poison(ing) • What is a poison (technical definition)? • Where do poisonings most often happen? • Who is at greatest risk? • When do poisoning happen most often?

  10. A poison is… any substance that can make you sick or cause death if it is used in the wrong amount, by the wrong person or in the wrong way.

  11. Most Poisonings Occur in the Home

  12. Children are at Greatest Risk • Curious by nature • Learn by touching, tasting & exploring • Poison stored improperly • Lack ability to learn from experience • Depending on stage of development • Children like to mimic adults / siblings

  13. Most poisonings happen when… • the poisonous product in use & caregiver becomes distracted. • Example: You’re cleaning the bathroom & telephone rings. • Always take child with you for extra precaution

  14. Look-a-Likes Add to Confusion • Food & drink often look, taste & smell like poisonous products

  15. How Poisons Enter the Body

  16. Common Poisons in the Home & Prevention Tips

  17. Medicines / Vitamins • Vitamins—iron • Pain relievers • Cough & cold medications • Heart medicine • High blood pressure medicine • Diabetic medicine • Antidepressants • Narcotics—oxycontin, hydrocodone, etc.

  18. Prevention • Keep all medications out of reach of children; alert home visitors • Keep in original containers • Child-resistant not child-proof • Carefully follow dosing instructions • Use appropriate measuring device • Acetaminophen OD—new formulation • Never call medicine candy • Check Rx labels before each administration • Turn on lights & put glasses on

  19. Household Cleaners • Bleach • Ammonia • Window cleaner • Drain & toilet cleaners • Oven cleaners • Soap detergents

  20. Prevention • Keep all cleaners out of reach of children • Keep in original packaging • Close lids tightly • Avoidmixing products • Use in well ventilated areas • Attend to open products • Call Poison Center before following first aid instructions on package

  21. Personal Care Products / Cosmetics • Mouthwash & toothpaste • Nail polish remover • Shampoo & soaps • Talcum powder • Bath oils • Lotions • Perfumes / colognes • Topical creams (acne, athletic rub, etc.)

  22. Prevention • Keep out of reach of children • Attend to open product • Keep out of reach during diaper changing • Close lids tightly • Keep in original containers • Mouthwash in child-resistant packaging

  23. Poisons in the Garage • Antifreeze • Gasoline • Kerosene • Motor oil • Paint thinner • Pesticides • Weed killers • Window washing fluid • Pool chemicals

  24. Prevention • Keep out of reach of children • Close lids tightly • Keep in original containers • Only buy the amount that will be used • Properly dispose of any left over product • Handle with care • Protect eyes & skin

  25. Metals • Lead - based paint • Built b-4 1975 • Very old cribs • Foreign herbal remedies • Can be laced w / heavy metals • Lead in Greta • Children’s jewelry • May contain Cadmium

  26. Prevention • Test for lead if center built before 1975 • Renovations should be done only by professionals and after hours • Only purchase cribs & other sleeping compartments that are free of lead paint • Call NM Poison center to evaluate product safety • Never let children suck or chew on jewelry

  27. Carbon Monoxide • What is it? • Tasteless, colorless, odorless gas • Emitted by fuel burning appliances & motor vehicles • Prevention • Install CO detectors • Never warm car up in garage • Never use charcoal grill or generator in home or tent • Inspect gas burning appliances, furnaces & chimneys annually

  28. Toxic Craft Supplies • Crayons • Magic markers • Glues • Liquid glitters • Paints • Prevention: • Stock only non-toxic supplies

  29. Other Poison Dangers • Plants & outdoor mushrooms • Oleander, foxglove, jimson weed, berries • Venomous creatures • Rattlesnakes, bees, scorpions & spiders • Foreign objects • Button batteries & hearing aids • Expired / ill – prepared foods • Concentrated alcohol (hard liquor)

  30. Beware of what lurks in your purse!

  31. First aid

  32. Emergency Action for Poisoning • Remain Calm • If a person is or becomes unconscious, has trouble breathing or convulsing call 911 right away! • Perform Appropriate First Aid • Swallowed – do not give anything • Inhaled – get victim to fresh air • On skin – remove clothing, rinse w / water for 10 min • In eye – flush w / lukewarm water for 15 min • Call Poison Center Right Away! Do not wait for symptoms to appear! 1-800-222-1222

  33. Calling the Poison Center • You will be asked: • What happened? • How is the person feeling? • Age, weight & height of victim • Description of poison (medicine, cleaner, etc.) • Amount taken

  34. Poison Center Services

  35. Poison Center Services • Free & confidential public service program open 24 hrs. / 365 days a year • Poisoning treatment advice • Questions about poisons and your medication • Staffed by experts specially trained in the treatment & management of poisonings • Services for the hearing impaired & non-English speaking persons

  36. Closing

  37. Prevent • To prevent a poisoning, keep all poisons locked up and out of sight and reach of children and in child-resistant packaging.

  38. React • Poisonings can happen even in the safest of homes. • It is important to stay calm in the event of a poisoning and follow the appropriate first aid steps. • Call NM Poison Center right away for treatment advice. Do not wait for symptoms to appear! • NM Poison center is free public service, confidential and staffed with experts 24hrs. a day, 365 days a year. Call us if you need us! • Ask the audience to educate other caregivers about what they have learned today!

  39. Homework Assignment • Make sure that your home or workplace is poison-safe! • Refer to Appendix B in Caregiver Program Outline: Home Safety Checklist

  40. Questions?

  41. Additional Resources • Safe Kids USA: http://www.safekids.org/safety-basics/safety-resources-by-risk-area/poison/household-poison-prevention-1.html • American Association of Poison Control Centers:http://www.aapcc.org/dnn/PoisoningPrevention/TipsforBabysittersorotherCaregivers.aspx

  42. Thank You! Jacqueline Kakos, Health Educator New Mexico Poison and Drug Information Center Ph: 505-272-1364 Email: jkakos@salud.unm.edu

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