Try to find out the type of poison, time of exposure, amount, and
the person’s age and symptoms.
Call 911 and the Pittsburgh Poison Center at 1-800-222-1222.
Follow their instructions.
Bring the poison container, label, or name with the person to
emergency care. Bring the entire plant or mushroom (in a paper bag)
or a sample of vomit to help with identification.
Carbon Monoxide Poisoning
Get to fresh air immediately.
If the person is unconscious, take a deep breath of clean air
before entering the space, then drag or carry them to clean air.
Call 911 and the Pittsburgh Poison Center at 1-800-222-1222.
Only if the area is safe for you to enter, quickly open windows and
doors, turn off appliances, engine, or heat source. Call the
Allegheny County Health Department at 412-687-ACHD [2243], or the
gas company, or heating contractor, or call 911.
