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Civilian Emergency Platform
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — A person swallowed, inhaled, or got pesticide or insecticide on skin — farm chemicals, mosquito coils, or household sprays.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — NOT EXPERT REVIEWED — NOT FOR PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Excessive saliva, tears, sweating; small pupils; muscle twitching.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Vomiting, diarrhea, confusion, seizures, trouble breathing.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Smell of chemicals; empty pesticide bottle nearby.
Scene hazards: Toxic fumes, Contaminated clothing, Secondary exposure to rescuer
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Move to fresh air if fumes present. Call 112 and Poison Control.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Get the pesticide container label for the operator.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Skin contact: remove clothes, rinse skin with lots of water for 15+ minutes.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Ingestion: follow Poison Control — do not vomit unless instructed.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Watch breathing. Start CPR if needed.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Call 112 and Poison Control. Read product name and active ingredient from label.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Say route of exposure: swallowed, skin, eyes, or inhaled.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — All significant pesticide exposures need hospital care and possible antidote.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Do NOT induce vomiting unless experts instruct.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Do NOT use oils or creams on skin before rinsing — water first.
MYTH: DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Drinking milk neutralizes pesticide poisoning
REALITY: DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Milk is not a reliable antidote and delays proper care. Poison Control gives specific guidance.
DANGER: DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Wasted time and possible worsening.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Organophosphate and other pesticides can affect nerves, breathing, and heart within minutes to hours.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Wear gloves if helping — avoid touching concentrated product.