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Poisoning Absorbed
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Absorbed poisons enter the body directly through the skin or through the mucous membranes of the eyes, nose, and mouth. Typically absorbed poisoning occurs from a spill, splash, spray, or direct skin handling of an absorbable poisonous substance.

Symptoms

Steps
1   Act quickly. The effect may worsen with time. Expose affected area by cutting or tearing away clothing.
2   Safely brush off any dry powder chemicals first.
3   Flush area with large amounts of water.
4   Activate EMS immediately if person is displaying any serious signs or symptoms.
5   Call the U.S. National Poison Hotline at 1-800-222-1222 for additional directions on care.
Warnings
Be safe! Make sure repeated injury does not occur.
Tips
In the U.S., the National Poison Help Hotline at 1-800-222-1222 automatically transfers you to your local poison control center to get immediate treatment recommendations.
Poison control centers can quickly provide information regarding the immediate treatment of poisonings regardless of the route or substance. You can help a poison center by identifying the substance and providing details about the incident.

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