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Poisons and Toxins
Poisons are chemicals that adversely affect living organisms at the molecular level. Regardless of whether they're inhaled, absorbed, or digested; targeted toward a specific organism or broad in scope; or whether they're acute or chronic, a large enough dose of poison will result in severe illness or death. Please direct all questions regarding poisons, including their chemistry, uses, control, effects, and antidotes, into this category. If you are having an immediate issue with a possible poisoning, you should contact your local poison control or emergency medical center right away.
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No, contrary to popular belief, the leopard toad is not poisonous to humans. They are mostly seen in areas like Australia and in wetlands.
Why must emetic given soon after the egg treatment of metal poisoning?
An emetic like ipecac syrup would only be given for orally ingested poisons, metal poisoning from fumes would not benefit. The use of eggs is outdated advice. The only acceptable adsorbant for oral poisons remains activated charcoal slurries.
What raptors are affected by DDT?
ALL raptors are affected by DDT, because they prey upon what's been poisoned.
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Hornets are poisonous but usually if you get stung, it is not a lethal dose of the poison you will receive. If you get stung multiple times all over the body, you could be harmed by the poison.
What happens when a toad sprays poison into your eye?
If a cane toad squirts poison into a dog's eye, it's a medical emergency. The poison could be absorbed through the eye and possibly result in death. Wash the dog's eyes with water and take it to the vet for treatment.
The immunoglobulin G (IgG) is the most important for humans; see also the link below.
if you mean by sea snakes, than yes. in fact, sea snakes are the most venomous type of snake in the world. the 10 most toxic sea snakes are the belchers sea snake( world's most venomous snake 100 times more venomous than the common taipan) banded sea snake, yellow bellied sea snake, Dubois's Reef sea snake, stoke sea snake, olive sea snake, elegant sea snake, electic sea snake, Fiji sea snake
What term is used for extracting the poison of a snake?
The answer is venom its the same with spiders too.
Are seagrasses poisonous or dangerous?
Yes and No, some seahorses are poisonous to keep their prey away and some seahorses are not poisonous.
What is the color of snake poison?
yellow
It's usually clear - like water. Occasionally there may be a yellow 'tinge' to it.
Leeches are both harmful and helpful. Sometimes they may be harmful because they can eject to much blood out of your body and they can be carrying a disease. They can be helpful because they can take out a disease. Some leaches are used in certain medicines. So leaches are very confusing.
Turpentine oil is a substance distilled from material that comes from pine trees. Turpentine oil poisoning occurs when someone swallows turpentine oil.
This is for information only and not for use in the treatment or management of an actual poison exposure. If you have an exposure, you should call your local emergency number (such as 911) or the National Poison Control Center at 1-800-222-1222.
Poisonous Ingredient- Turpentine
- Some floor and furniture waxes and polishes
- Some paint brush cleaners
- Turpentine
Note: This list may not include all sources of turpentine.
Symptoms- Bladder and kidneys
- Blood in urine
- Kidney failure(no urine produced)
- Eyes, ears, nose, and throat
- Loss of vision
- Severe pain in the throat
- Severe pain or burning in the nose, eyes, ears, lips, or tongue
- Gastrointestinal
- Blood in the stool
- Burns of the food pipe (esophagus)
- Severe abdominal pain
- Vomiting
- Vomiting blood
- Heart and blood
- Collapse
- Low blood pressure that develops rapidly
- Lungs and airways
- Breathing difficulty (from breathing in poison)
- Severe cough or choking
- Throat swelling (which may also cause breathing difficulty)
- Skin
- Bluish skin color
- Burns
- Irritation
Seek immediate medical help. Do NOT make a person throw up unless told to do so by Poison Control or a health care professional.
If the chemical is on the skin or in the eyes, flush with lots of water for at least 15 minutes.If the chemical was swallowed, immediately give the person water or milk, unless instructed otherwise by a health care provider. Do NOT give water or milk if the patient is having symptoms (such as vomiting, convulsions, or a decreased level of alertness) that make it hard to swallow.
If the person breathed in the poison, immediately move him or her to fresh air.
Before Calling EmergencyDetermine the following information:
- Patient's age, weight, and condition
- Name of the product (ingredients and strength, if known)
- Time it was swallowed
- Amount swallowed
The National Poison Control Center (1-800-222-1222) can be called from anywhere in the United States. This national hotline number will let you talk to experts in poisoning. They will give you further instructions.
This is a free and confidential service. All local poison control centers in the United States use this national number. You should call if you have any questions about poisoning or poison prevention. It does NOT need to be an emergency. You can call for any reason, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
See: Poison control center - emergency number
What to expect at the emergency roomThe health care provider will measure and monitor your vital signs, including temperature, pulse, breathing rate, and blood pressure. Symptoms will be treated as appropriate. You may receive:
- Breathing tube
- Bronchoscopy -- camera down the throat to see burns in the airways and lungs
- Fluids by IV
- Endoscopy -- camera down the throat to see burns in the esophagus and the stomach
- Oxygen
- Surgical removal of burned skin (skin debridement)
- Tube through the mouth into the stomach to wash out the stomach (gastric lavage)
- Washing of the skin (irrigation) -- perhaps every few hours for several days
How well you do depends on the amount of poison swallowed and how quickly treatment is received. The faster you get medical help, the better the chance for recovery.
Extensive damage is possible to the:
- Mouth
- Stomach
- Throat
The outcome depends on the extent of this damage. Damage can continue to occur for several weeks after the substance was swallowed.
ReferencesLewander WJ, Aleguas A Jr. Petroleum distillates and plant hydrocarbons. In: Shannon MW, Borron SW, Burns MJ, eds. Haddad and Winchester's Clinical Management of Poisoning and Drug Overdose. 4th ed. Philadelphia, Pa: Saunders Elsevier; 2007:chap 92.
What is the deadlest poison from plants?
Which plant? The one that magically imbues retards with the ability to spell?
Are capsicum annuum poisonous?
No. Their active ingredient is capsaicin. This tastes hot, well, very hot. It is what gives most of the hotness to Chili and curries. These may make you perspire, your nose to run and your mouth and tongue to burn, but nothing more.
no more dangerous than a regular bee. A queen bee might be considered dangerous because she has a whole hive of other bees at her disposal that are willing to kill or be killed for her.
