EFAW – Self-Check – Poisoning

If someone has been poisoned with a corrosive substance such as acid, what first aid actions should you take to help them?

(Select all the correct answers)

Protect yourself from the chemical before helping
Wash the corrosive substance away with water
Make the casualty vomit
Get the casualty to rinse their mouth and then give small sips of milk or water
Call 999/112 for emergency help
If the casualty becomes unresponsive, check Airway and Breathing and place them in the recovery position
If the casualty stops breathing, start CPR using a face shield to protect yourself