Basic First Aid for poisonings by plants or fungi
If the person has collapsed, or is experiencing difficulty breathing, immediately ring 000 for an ambulance.
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Poisoning advice is available anywhere in Australia, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week for the cost of a local call on 13 11 26.
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If you or someone in your care may have been poisoned, do not wait for symptoms to occur.
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Take these First Aid steps, and then contact the poisons information centre on 13 11 26 to find out what to do next.
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Collecting a sample of the plant or mushroom (fungi) may aid in its identification, if it can be collected without exposure to further harm.
Swallowed poison
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Do not try and make the person vomit.
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Rinse or wipe the mouth, then give a sip of water.
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Contact the Poisons Information Centre on 13 11 26.
Eye exposure
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Flood the eye with water from a slowly running tap, jug or cup.
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Continue to flush for 15 minutes, holding the eyelids open.
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Contact the Poisons Information Centre on 13 11 26.
Skin contact
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Remove contaminated clothing.
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Flood the skin with running water.
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Wash gently with soap and water and rinse well.
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Contact the Poisons Information Centre on 13 11 26.
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