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Treatments for Poisoning

 Medical treatments for poisoning involve methods to get rid of any unabsorbed poison before it causes more harm. To do this a doctor may:

• Prevent a person from suffocating if he is unconscious by inserting a plastic tube into the windpipe (intubation).

• If the poison has already reached the stomach, treatment may include the use of active charcoal to absorb the poison. For this method to work, active charcoal has to be given as soon as possible after the poisoning has occurred.

• Some poisons such as venom or certain medications have special antidotes that can prevent the poison from affecting the body or even reverse the effects.

• If metals such as lead are the cause of the poisoning, there are specific medications that can bind the poison, making it easier for it to be eliminated through the urine.

• Sedatives are used to treat hallucinations or hyperactivity

• Anti-seizure medicines are given to those suffering from seizures

• If the patient has difficulty breathing or has stopped breathing, treatment may include the use of a ventilator.



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