First Aid for Poisoning & Carbon Monoxide
For educational purposes only — not medical advice. Always consult a qualified healthcare provider. For adults 18+.
Poisoning can happen quietly — a swallowed chemical, a medication mix-up, or carbon monoxide you cannot see or smell. This guide explains how to recognise it, respond calmly, and get the right help fast.
How to recognise the signs of poisoning, the right first steps if someone swallows something harmful, the silent danger of carbon monoxide and its warning signs, how Poison Control supports you, and the clear point at which to call 911.
What's inside
- →Recognising poisoning — the common signs
- →Swallowed something — calm first steps
- →Carbon monoxide — the silent danger
- →Poison Control — how the helpline works
- →What not to do — myths that cause harm
- →When to call 911 — emergencies & overdose
For educational purposes only
This guide is educational information about first aid and home safety — it is not medical advice, and it is not a substitute for professional medical care or hands-on, certified first-aid and CPR training. It does not diagnose, treat, or replace emergency care. Knowing first aid saves lives, but reading about it is not the same as being trained — consider a certified course (for example through the Red Cross or St John Ambulance). In any real emergency — including severe bleeding, a serious allergic reaction, a seizure, suspected poisoning, or heat stroke — call 911 (or your local emergency number) immediately and follow the dispatcher's instructions.