Poisonings / Chemical burns

Important points to observe:

1. General discomfort
2. Nausea and vomiting accompanied by abdominal pain or cramps
3. Impairment of consciousness such as dizziness and lightheadedness
4. Breathing problems
5. Note: There may be remnants of the substance visible in the mouth or on the hands.
6. In case of chemical burns: Burning pain from the mouth and throat area down to the stomach, changes in the oral mucosa.

Bei Symptomen sofort Notruf 112 absetzen

1. Stay calm and provide the child with a sense of security through your presence.
2. Do not induce vomiting in the child to prevent the toxic or corrosive substance from passing again through the esophagus and mouth.
3. In case of chemical burns: Pay attention to your own safety! Wear gloves, rinse the child’s mouth, and let them spit it out.
4. Afterwards, carefully offer water to drink – only water, no milk or salt water!
5. Determine which substance the child has swallowed.

Call the Poison Information Center: 030/19240 (Germany – Berlin) and wait for further instructions after you have described the problem. The Poison Information Center may recommend medications such as Sab Simplex or Lefax to reduce gas and foam formation, or charcoal tablets to inhibit poison absorption.