Do not give the person anything to eat or drink unless a health professional advises you to.
Never try to cause vomiting.
Stay with the person as their condition may get worse and they could become unconscious.
If the person is unconscious, while you wait for help:
Make sure the airway is open and they are breathing. You open the airway by gently tilting the head back and lifting the chin to move the tongue away from the back of the mouth.
If they are breathing, turn them into the recovery position, preferably with their head down so any vomit can escape without being swallowed or inhaled.
If they are not breathing, perform CPR until they start breathing or medical help arrives.
If there are any chemicals on their mouth, use a face shield or pocket mask to protect yourself if you give rescue breaths.
Do not leave the unconscious person as they may roll onto their back. This could cause them to vomit, which could then reach their lungs.
For poisoning by swallowing:
Check and monitor the persons airway, breathing, and pulse. If necessary, begin rescue breathing and CPR.
Try to make sure that the person has indeed been poisoned. It may be hard to tell. Some signs include chemical-smelling breath, burns around the mouth, difficulty breathing, vomiting, or unusual odors on the person. If possible, identify the poison.
Do NOT make a person throw up unless told to do so by poison control or a health care professional.
If the person vomits, clear the persons airway. Wrap a cloth around your fingers before cleaning out the mouth and throat. If the person has been sick from a plant part, save the vomit. It may help experts identify what medicine can be used to help reverse the poisoning.
If the per
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