With the heel of your hand give four blows between the infant s shoulder blades. Repeat until obstruction is clear. Keep a one ounce bottle of Ipecac on hand at all times in case of an emergency, and give only when instructed by a physician. If the poison is on the skin, flush skin with water for 15 minutes, then wash and rinse with soap and water. If poison is in the eye, flush with lukewarm water for 15 minutes.
Adults can stand under the shower with eyes open.
To avoid risk of infection, do not close wound. Rinse the bite thoroughly, holding it under running water. Cleanse with soap and water and hold under water again for five minutes. Cover with dry sterile bandage or gauze. Clean wound and apply cold compress to reduce swelling.