Call 999 for an ambulance. Try to identify what the person has eaten and, if possible, keep a sample to take to hospital. If the person has been sick, take a sample of vomit as well, but do not try to make the person sick because vomiting may cause more damage. Check the person s ABC every 10 minutes. Hospital treatment with an antitoxin will neutralise the toxin in most cases.
Poisonings can happen anywhere, anytime.
Proper first aid can significantly improve a person s chances of a full recovery. Consider taking a first aid course, where you can learn about providing first aid in a wide range of accidents and emergencies. Several organisations offer first aid courses, including vital instruction on cardiopulmonary resuscitation.