If the person is unconscious, not breathing normally, bleeding heavily, or rapidly getting worse, call 102 now and go to the nearest emergency hospital.
Call now if: All suspected poisonings, including pesticides, kerosene and medicine overdoses.
Call 102 nowGeneral health information, not a diagnosis. In an emergency, call 102. Always consult a qualified health professional.
Call 102 first in an emergency. Call 102 and go to hospital immediately; take the container or label. Remove contaminated clothing and wash skin with water for pesticides.
Answer a few questions for guidance on how urgently to seek care. This is triage, not a diagnosis.
Quick assessmentCall 102 and go to hospital immediately; take the container or label. Remove contaminated clothing and wash skin with water for pesticides. If the person is unconscious, place them on their side.
Do not make the person vomit; do not give salt water, milk or oil.
What should I do for poisoning first aid?
Call 102 and go to hospital immediately; take the container or label. Remove contaminated clothing and wash skin with water for pesticides. If the person is unconscious, place them on their side.
What should I not do for poisoning first aid?
Do not make the person vomit; do not give salt water, milk or oil.
When should I call 102 for poisoning first aid?
All suspected poisonings, including pesticides, kerosene and medicine overdoses.
SI summary (own words); CDC, MedlinePlus first aid, Nepal Red Cross as references