Poisoning
If they've swallowed something
1
Call 999 and tell them as much as you can.
2
Don't make them sick.If they are sick, keep some in a bag or container for the paramedics.
3
Nothing to eat or drink.
4
Keep any packaging or labels to show the paramedics.
If they've breathed in fumes
1
Don't go into the fumes yourself.
2
Call 999 and say you think they've breathed in fumes.
3
If you can get them into fresh air without going into the fumes, do.
4
Stay with them and keep checking their breathing. If they become unresponsive, be ready to start CPR.
If a chemical is on their skin
Flood the area with cool or lukewarm running water until help arrives. If the burn is severe, call 999.
Opioid overdose
- Signs: slow, irregular or no breathing; very drowsy or unresponsive; very small pupils.
- Call 999.
- Naloxone: give it if you're trained. Follow the instructions on the pack for when to give another dose.
- If they're unresponsive and not breathing normally, start CPR.
- Stay with them until help arrives.
Signs of carbon monoxide poisoning
Headache, dizziness, confusion or aggression, feeling sick, weakness or chest pain. In serious cases: breathing difficulty, unresponsiveness, and grey-blue or cherry-red skin.