Hawaii Poison Center /2023 TOTALS
(updated 2/20/2024)
5,960
Total Exposure Cases
$1.9M
Healthcare Costs Saved
89.3%
Exposures Managed at Home
41.1%
Exposures Involving Kids Under 6
Initial First Aid Following A Poisoning
Then Call 1-800-222-1222
Swallowed
Medicines: Do not give anything by mouth until you call the Poison Center. Non-medicines: If patient is conscious and can swallow, give a small amount of water.
On My Skin
Remove contaminated clothing and flood skin with water for 10 minutes.
In My Eyes
Rinse eyes with lukewarm water for 15-20 minutes.
Inhaled
Immediately get the person to fresh air. Avoid breathing fumes.
Additional Information
Insect and Marine
Remove stinger when applicable. Do not cut and try to extract venom. Call Poison Center at 1-800-222-1222. If patient develops breathing problems or rash, call 911.
Marine bites/stings: Call Poison Center at 1-800-222-1222. If patient develops breathing problems or rash, call 911.
Household Cleaners
Do not induce vomiting. Wash off area around mouth. Do not force fluids (a sip of water only is OK) or attempt to ‘neutralize’. Call the Poison Center at 1-800-222-1222 right away. If patient develops breathing problems, call 911
Botanicals
Ingestion of wild plants or mushrooms could be dangerous depending on the species.
Save a sample in a paper bag and store in fridge in case identification is necessary. Do not induce vomiting, but call the Poison Center right away for next steps.
