Canadian Ski PatrolOn-hill reference
2022

Ingested poisons

Procedure

  1. 1.Monitor vital signs.
  2. 2.Ensure that the airway, breathing and circulation are maintained.
  3. 3.Identify the poison and the amount, if possible.
  4. 4.Call the poison control centre.
  5. 5.Follow the directions given by the poison control centre.
  6. 6.Transport to medical aid.
Chapter 18, p. 312

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