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@IrelandNpic is available 24hr to healthcare professionals if poisoning advice is needed.
Call 01 809 2566 for prompt, evidence-based medical advice on the symptoms & treatment of poisoning.
Thankfully not all poisoning cases need to be treated in the emergency department. Our EDs are under enormous strain. If poisoning is suspected, call @IrelandNpic for advice. If ED is needed, we'll recommend immediate transfer to hospital, if not we'll provide alternative advice
When calling 112 or 999 in an emergency you can help us to speed up the process by answering some quick questions and following the instructions of our call takers. This helps us to get the information we need to prioritise your call. @NASLimerickCity @SwordsAmbulance @NASCork
Signs & symptoms of poisoning can be delayed after ingestion, inhalation, eye & skin exposures depending on the agent(s). Call @IrelandNpic on 01 809 2566 for advice on timelines, potential features & complications, drug half-lives, minimum observation times & treatment advice
✖️Never ingest a wild mushroom unless you're 100% sure of its identity
✖️Don't rely on the internet for identification
✔️Be guided by the wise adage "There are old mushroom hunters and there are bold mushroom hunters. But there are no old, bold mushroom hunters"
✔️Be cautious!
Button & cylindrical batteries found in remote control devices, toys, decorations & gadgets can cause serious harm if ingested. Corrosive injuries can occur if the battery is leaking or if the contents are released. Call @IrelandNpic on 01 809 2566 for 24hr advice
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Healthcare professionals can call the Poisons Centre on 01 809 2566 for 24 hr advice.
The Public Poisons Line is available for members of the public from 8am-10pm 7 days/week.
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The Public Poisons Line is available from 8am to 10pm to assist members of the public who need advice if accidental poisoning occurs. Sometimes a trip to the emergency department can be avoided with patient-specific treatment advice from @IrelandNpic#PoisonCentresSaveLives
Liquid electrical air fresheners can contain a variety of ingredients including essential oils, glycol ethers & other solvents present in varying concentrations. @IrelandNpic can give 24hr advice if poisoning is suspected. Call 01 809 2566 if help is needed.
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