Remain Calm
For UNCONSCIOUS patients, CONVULSIONS, or any DIFFICULTY BREATHING, call 9-1-1.
Otherwise call the Poison Control Center
1-800-222-1222
Available in 1-ounce bottles at drugstores, without a prescription. Cost: about $2.00.
Ipecac is a medicine used to induce vomiting. USE IT ONLY AS DIRECTED BY A PHYSICIAN OR THE POISON CENTER. Never give ipecac after swallowing drain or oven cleaner, gasoline, turpentine, furniture polish, bleach or detergent.
Flood the eye with lukewarm water Repeat for 15 minutes. Encourage patient to blink while flushing the eye. Do not force the eyelid open.
Do not give anything by mouth until calling for advice
Unless patient is unconscious, having convulsions, or cannot swallow - give a small amount of water. Then call for professional advice to find out if patient should be made to vomit. Do NOT induce vomiting unless recommended by your physician or the Poison Center.
Immediately get patient to fresh air. Avoid breathing fumes. Open doors and windows. If victim is not breathing, call for help and start assisted (mouth-to-mouth) breathing.
Remove contaminated clothing and flood skin with water for 15 minutes. Then wash gently with soap and water and rinse.
Patrick Maddox, Director of Public Safety
90 College Boulevard East
Niceville, FL 32578
Phone: (850) 651-7150
Fax: (850) 651-7170
302 N. Wilson St. - Suite 302
Crestview, FL 32536
1250 N. Eglin Parkway, Suite 100
Shalimar, FL 32579
Call 850-689-5050 or 850-423-1542 for all departments.