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What should you do if someone is displaying symptoms of poisoning? Melisa W. Lai-Becker, MD, Emergency Medicine Physician at Mass General Brigham, reviews the signs of being poisoned from animal or insect bites, drugs, and chemical or other environmental toxins. Poisoning symptoms can vary depending on the exposure. If you suspect someone’s been poisoned, try to confirm what they were exposed to and call poison control immediately. If they’ve lost consciousness or are having trouble breathing, call for emergency help. By remaining calm, taking quick action, and contacting poison control, you can save lives.

This information in this video is provided solely for informational and educational purposes and should not be used in place of professional medical advice, diagnosis and treatment from your physician or another qualified health provider that may be available to you.

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0:00 - Intro
0:35 - Step 1 Observe Symptoms
1:11 - Step 2: Confirm the Potential Toxin and Amount
1:33 - Step 3: Poison Control and What to Do


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