b'AbsorptionChapterAbsorbed poisoning can occur from farm sprays, fertilisers, pesticides and industrial chemicals.How to Manage Carefully assess potential dangers to ensure that you are not also affected. You should not attempt any rescue in a confined space. This must be carried out by trained rescuers with correct equipment. f conscious, ask the patient to help identify the Ipoison. Move the patient into a fresh air environment.Remove contaminated clothing and loosen anytight or restrictive clothing.Flush or shower the patient with copiousamounts of running water. Eyes need continual flushing for a minimum of 20 to 30 minutes. Call Ambulance 000.Check and manage any chemical burns.Do not give anything by mouth. Call Poisons Information Centre 13 11 26.Closely monitor patient for response, airway,normal breathing while waiting for Ambulance. f the patient develops altered conscious Iresponses or becomes unconscious, turn the patient into the recovery position and closely monitor patient for response, airway, normal breathing while waiting for Ambulance.146 Poisoning'