How to Help Someone Experiencing a Poisoning | First Aid Tips

Poisons can be harmful or even life-threatening if they are swallowed, inhaled, absorbed, or injected into the body. Knowing how to recognize and respond quickly could save someone’s life. In this video, you’ll learn what poisoning is, the four main categories of poisons, and what to do in each situation. 00:00 – How to help someone experiencing a poisoning 00:06 – What is a poison? 00:27 – Four main categories of poisons 00:44 – What to do if someone is poisoned 01:13 – Swallowed Poisons 01:36 – Inhaled Poisons 01:46 – Absorbed Poisons 02:23 – Injected Poisons 03:30 – Recap If someone is poisoned and their responsiveness or breathing is affected, call 911 or your local emergency number. Otherwise, call 1-844-POISON-X or your local poison centre. Gloves are recommended in all first aid training. Actors in this video may not be wearing gloves to reflect real-life scenarios. This video is for informational purposes and does not replace first aid training. Find more first aid educational resources: • More first aid videos:    • First Aid for Everyday Emergencies | Step-...   • Get our free First Aid App at RedCross.ca/Apps • Learn more first aid tips at RedCross.ca/FirstAidTips • Find a first aid course near you at MyRC.RedCross.ca • Shop first aid kits at RedCross.ca/Shop Learn more at RedCross.ca/FirstAid Follow us on: Facebook:   / canadianredcross   Instagram:   / redcrosscanada   LinkedIn:   / redcrosscanada   TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@redcrosscanad... Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/redcrosscana... Confidence to act. Knowledge to respond. © 2025 Canadian Red Cross #Poisoning #PoisoningEmergency #PoisoningFirstAid #CanadianRedCross #FirstAid