Canadian Ski PatrolOn-hill reference
2022

Injected poisons

Procedure

  1. 1.If swelling is apparent, remove all rings, watches and jewelry from the affected limbs.
  2. 2.Monitor vital signs.
  3. 3.Identify the poisoning agent, if possible.
  4. 4.Call the poison control centre.
  5. 5.Follow the directions given by the poison control centre.
  6. 6.Transport the patient to medical aid.
Chapter 18, p. 313

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