If a person is suspected to have been exposed or ingested a poison, medical assistance to determine an appropriate treatment is necessary. If a suspected<unk>  has occurred but the person is awake and alert, it is recommended to call the local poison information centre. If the person has collapsed or is having difficulty breathing, emergency medical assistance is required. To assist medical personnel, describe the person's symptoms, age, weight, other medications that person is taking, and any information about the poison. Try to determine the amount ingested and how long since the person was exposed to it. If possible, have on hand the pill bottle, medication package or other suspect container. The treatment will depend on the substance to which the patient is exposed. Depending on the type of<unk> , some first aid measures may help. Treatments include activated charcoal, induction of vomiting and dilution or neutralizing of the poison.
Poisoning
Foreign body aspiration
Water intoxication
Loose anagen syndrome
Tin poisoning
Secondary poisoning
Paracetamol poisoning
Carbamate poisoning