Poisoning

Mushroom Poisoning in Children

Family Doctor — You can't tell for sure if a mushroom is poisonous by looking at it, unless you are an expert at identifying mushrooms. There are no tests to help you tell a poisonous mushroom from a nonpoisonous mushroom. Yes, a little. Mushrooms growing in the ...More…

"Poisoning"

Clinical Trials — Clinical Evaluation of Swallowing Disorders as a Predictor of Extubation Failure Central Nervous System Diseases; Acute Respiratory Failure; Shock; Heart Failure; Acute Poisoning Neuropsychological and Behavioral Testing in Young Patients With ...More…

Household Safety: Preventing Poisoning

Kids Health — From fertilizer to antifreeze and medicines to makeup, poisonous items are throughout our homes. Here's how to protect your kids from ingesting a poisonous substance. From fertilizer to antifreeze and medicines to makeup, there are poisonous ...More…

CDC Features - Stay Safe from Unintentional Poisoning

Centers for Disease Control — The National Safety Council has designated June 2008 as National Safety Month - focused on raising awareness about the leading causes of injury and death in the United States. Unintentional poisoning is a serious and often unrecognized injury ...More…

Poisoning: First aid

Mayo Clinic — Many conditions mimic the signs and symptoms of poisoning, including seizures, alcohol intoxication, stroke and insulin reaction. So look for the signs and symptoms listed below if you suspect poisoning, but check with the poison control center ...More…

Alcohol poisoning

Mayo Clinic — Alcohol poisoning - Comprehensive overview covers symptoms, complications, treatment of drinking too much alcohol. Alcohol poisoning is a serious - and sometimes deadly - consequence of consuming large amounts of alcohol in a short period of ...More…

Introduction: Poisoning: Merck Manual Home Edition

Merck — Poisoning is the harmful effect that occurs when a toxic substance is swallowed, is inhaled, or comes in contact with the skin, eyes, or mucous membranes, such as those of the mouth or nose. Poisoning is the most common cause of nonfatal ...More…

Poisoning in the United States: Fact Sheet

Centers for Disease Control — Poisonings are either intentional or unintentional. If the person taking or giving a substance did not mean to cause harm, then it is an In 2005, 23,618 (72%) of the 32,691 poisoning deaths in the United States were unintentional, and 3,240 (10%) ...More…