Poison Center and Public Health Collaborations Community of …
网页2024年4月2日 · About. The Poison Center and Public Health Collaborations Community of Practice (PCPH CoP) was created in 2010 by the Council of State and Territorial Epidemiologists (CSTE), America's Poison Centers, and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to facilitate better collaboration between federal, state, and local …
Ricin | Chemical Emergencies | CDC
网页2024年9月6日 · Ricin is a poison found naturally in castor beans. If castor beans are chewed and swallowed, the ricin that comes out can cause injury. Ricin can be made from the waste material left over from processing castor beans. Ricin can be in the form of a powder, a mist, or a pellet. It can also be dissolved in water or weak acid.
Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Basics - CDC
网页2024年4月17日 · Symptoms. The most common symptoms of CO poisoning are headache, dizziness, weakness, upset stomach, vomiting, chest pain, and confusion. CO symptoms are often described as “flu-like.”. If you breathe in a lot of CO, it can make you pass out or kill you. People who are sleeping or drunk can die from CO poisoning before they have …
Carbon Monoxide (CO) Poisoning Fact Sheet - CDC
网页2024年4月15日 · Carbon monoxide (CO) is an odorless, colorless gas that kills without warning. It claims the lives of hundreds of people every year and makes thousands more ill. Many household items including gas- and oil-burning furnaces, portable generators, and charcoal grills produce this poison gas. Following these important steps can keep your …
NIOSH Fast Facts: Protecting Yourself from Poisonous Plants
网页First Aid. If you are exposed to a poisonous plant: Immediately rinse skin with rubbing alcohol, poison plant wash, or degreasing soap (such as dishwashing soap) or detergent, and lots of water. Rinse frequently so that wash solutions do not dry on the skin and further spread the urushiol. Scrub under nails with a brush.
Fact Sheets and Other Resources | Carbon Monoxide Poisoning
网页5 天之前 · A collection of resources on CO poisoning. Clower J, Henretig F, Trella J, Hoffman R, Wheeler K, Maxted A, Weng C, Chen J-H, Chang H-G, Blog D, Marcus S, Ruck B, Bronstein A, Yip F, Law R, Wolkin A, Lewis L, Schier J. "Notes from the Field: Carbon Monoxide Exposures Reported to Poison Centers and Related to Hurricane Sandy — …
National Chemical and Radiological Surveillance Program
网页2024年4月2日 · Roughly every 8 minutes, call data from poison centers across the country are uploaded to a national reporting database and electronic surveillance system called the National Poison Data System (NPDS). CDC and America's Poison Centers use the database to improve surveillance of chemical exposures and public health hazards.
Cannabis and Poisoning | Cannabis and Public Health | CDC
网页2024年2月15日 · Effects of edible cannabis. Edibles, or food and drink products infused with cannabis, have some different risks than smoked cannabis, including a greater risk of poisoning. 1 Unlike smoked cannabis, edibles can: 1. Take from 30 minutes to 2 hours to feel intoxicating effects, so some people may eat too much, which can lead to poisoning …
About Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention
网页2024年5月23日 · Prevention. The goal of CDC's Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Program (CLPPP) is to prevent childhood lead exposure before any harm occurs. Through CLPPP, CDC supports state and local public health departments with funds for surveillance and prevention of lead exposure.
Recommended Actions Based on Blood Lead Level
网页2024年4月17日 · Follow the recommendations above for BLL is 3.5–19 μg/dL. Perform a complete history and physical exam, assessing the child for signs and symptoms related to lead exposure. Arrange for or refer the family for an environmental investigation of the home and a lead hazard reduction program.