b'IngestionChapterThese poisons include: household cleaners, dishwashing powders, pesticides, contaminated food, medications, poisonous plants and alcohol.How to ManageIf conscious, ask the patient to help identify the poison.To help with identification, retain any pieces or samples of vomit for the medical staff. Refer toMaterial Safety Data Sheet if available and follow the recommended steps.Wash and wipe any corrosive substances from the mouth, face and hands.Remove any contaminated clothing.Call Poisons Information Centre 13 11 26.Call Ambulance 000. Do not induce vomiting (the poison can do as much damage coming up as it does going down) unless advised to do so by Poisons Information or medical authority. Do not give anything by mouth, unless advised to do so by Poisons Information or medical authority. Small quantities of water may be advised.Closely monitor patient for response, airway, normal breathing while waiting for Ambulance. Reassure and comfort the patient.If the patient develops altered conscious responses or becomes unconscious, turnthe patient into the recovery position and closely monitor patient for response, airway, normal breathing while waiting for Ambulance. In the event of a corrosive burn and providing the patient is fully conscious, you may help administer frequent sips of cold water to help with pain and to reduce swelling while waiting for medical assistance 144 Poisoning'