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Cold Weather Season and Carbon Monoxide Poisoning

Published by Mike on November 18, 2022 | Leave a response
Cold Weather Season and Carbon Monoxide Poisoning

Every year in Illinois, the glorious days of summer lead to the cooler days of fall and eventually the bone-chilling cold of winter. Hats, scarves, thick coats and gloves become a necessity when venturing outside. To keep our indoor spaces comfortable, the indoor thermostats are inched a little warmer and furnaces start to work more … more

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged carbon monoxide, carbon monoxide poisoning

Seriously scary poisons (that used to be in grandpa/ma’s shed or home…and maybe still are!)

Published by Vickie on October 28, 2022 | Leave a response
Seriously scary poisons (that used to be in grandpa/ma’s shed or home…and maybe still are!)

Basements, attics, furnace rooms, barns, sheds/garages…you never know where seriously scary poisons will show up.  Some of these poisons have been banned for decades in the U.S. (or used under very tight restrictions) but still available in other areas of the world. Every once in a while, the IPC gets called because someone brought a … more

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged carbon tetrachloride, Sodium monofluoroacetate, strychnine, vacor

Delta-8-THC “The Ocho”

Published by ILPoisonCenter on August 23, 2022 | Leave a response
Delta-8-THC “The Ocho”

In medicine one of the ways information is shared among healthcare professionals is by publishing interesting, unusual or emerging case reports in peer reviewed medical journals. While this is not a case managed by the Illinois Poison Center, I thought it was important to share this real life situation! Case Report: A 2 year old … more

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged Delta-8, Delta-9, THC

Wild and funky (and sometimes super poisonous) IL Mushrooms

Published by Vickie on July 25, 2022 | Leave a response
Wild and funky (and sometimes super poisonous) IL Mushrooms

Mushrooms, fungi, toadstools—no matter what you call them, you have probably seen them growing in your yard and everywhere you travel. They come in many different colors, shapes, and sizes—not to mention smells—and range from edible delicacy to deadly poisonous. Illinois certainly has its share of wild, funky, as well as poisonous mushrooms found throughout … more

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged Fuligo septica, Illinois, Mutinus caninus, poisonous mushrooms

A bug has been swallowed…

Published by Carol on June 16, 2022 | 8 Responses
A bug has been swallowed…

We get some crazy calls here at the IPC, including some that are a little gross—such as when someone has eaten a BUG.  I’m a cold-weather person for a number of reasons, one of which is there are considerably fewer bugs around in winter. Warm weather means a greater chance of a run in with … more

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged caterpillar, lady bug, lightning bug, maggots, stink bug

Five do’s and don’ts to avoid food poisoning

Published by Mike on May 11, 2022 | Leave a response
Five do’s and don’ts to avoid food poisoning

It has been a long winter and most Illinoisans are ready for summer and back yard barbeque season.  This summer will be a time for many of us to reconnect with family and friends with large gatherings, food, fun and laughter. However, nothing can ruin a party more than an outbreak of food-borne illness among … more

Posted in children, First-Aid, holiday, Outdoors, safety tips | Tagged contamination, food poisoning, food preparation, food safety, illness, salmonella

Summer is Coming: Will You be Sun-Kissed or Sun-Burned?

Published by Carol on April 25, 2022 | Leave a response
Summer is Coming: Will You be Sun-Kissed or Sun-Burned?

Much of the population is familiar with the common sun protection methods, could your daily medications put you at risk for becoming sunburned instead of sun-kissed?  In Illinois, the cold, harsh winter season is quickly coming to a close, and the long-awaited sunshine is just around the corner. Let me tell you what, I am … more

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged medication, photoallergic reaction, phototoxic reaction, radiation, UV light

Preventing accidental childhood poisoning: Looking back on 60 years of progress

Published by ILPoisonCenter on March 11, 2022 | Leave a response
Preventing accidental childhood poisoning: Looking back on 60 years of progress

Sixty years ago, on February 7, 1962, President John F. Kennedy signed Proclamation 3449  declaring the observation of the very first National Poison Prevention Week (NPPW) beginning on March 18th that year. Legislation passed by Congress in 1961 called on the President to designate the third week of March as NPPW. The objective was to … more

Posted in children, First-Aid, Illinois, IPC Experts, safety tips | Tagged children, NPPW, poison, prevention, safety

Seggsy Mishaps in Toxicology

Published by Vickie on February 23, 2022 | Leave a response
Seggsy Mishaps in Toxicology

New words of advice from the IPC:  Best to know before you go or in this case, get it on (if you know what we mean)! Sorry to tell you, but some potentially toxic/harmful substances can be transmitted via intimate, physical contact as well as by exposure to bodily fluids.  The good news…here’s your chance … more

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged Illinois Poison Center, intimate, medications, toxic, transferred

My husband accidentally drank the liquid from a COVID-19 Home Test Kit–Is it Toxic?

Published by Carol on November 30, 2021 | Leave a response
My husband accidentally drank the liquid from a COVID-19 Home Test Kit--Is it Toxic?

COVID-19 continues to interfere with life, but fortunately, at-home test kits are available if you have come into contact with a known case, develop a cough, or are just taking precautions before gathering in a group.  They are pretty accurate and quite convenient. If you’ve never used one, this is the drill:  You take the … more

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged at-home test kits, covid, Illinois Poison Center, Paracelcus, poison, sodium azide

Uh Oh…I shouldn’t have put that on my skin!

Published by Vickie on October 28, 2021 | Leave a response
Uh Oh…I shouldn’t have put that on my skin!

Did you know that the skin is not a tissue? It’s actually the largest organ of the body. Skin and its derivatives (hair, nails, specialized nerve endings as well as sweat and oil glands) make up the integumentary system, which has three main functions: protection, regulation and sensation. Here are some other fascinating facts: Your … more

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged adhesives, capsaicin cream, Dieffenbachia plant, Euphorbia plant, Illinois Poison Center, poison, skin, super glue

Poison Hemlock – Coming to a Neighborhood Near You

Published by ILPoisonCenter on August 25, 2021 | Leave a response
Poison Hemlock – Coming to a Neighborhood Near You

Poison hemlock is a toxic plant that has appeared in history and literature for thousands of years. But what is it, exactly? And why is still a problem today? We are going to dive into the botanical world of plant identification and toxicology with a short Q & A about this impressive plant.

Posted in Garden, Outdoors | Tagged hemlock, Illinois Poison Center, poison hemlock, socrates, water hemlock

Summertime Parties and (Fake) Prescription Pills

Published by Mike on July 12, 2021 | Leave a response
Summertime Parties and (Fake) Prescription Pills

Summer is here! Concerts, county fairs and parties are back after more than a year of social distancing and isolation. For some people, the recreational use and misuse of prescription medications is part of the summer party experience. Unfortunately, if you get a pill online or from a friend of a friend, it is likely … more

Posted in children, drug abuse, Illinois, medication, opioids, safety tips, Uncategorized | Tagged counterfeit pills, naloxone, overdose, oxycontin, percocet, prescription opioids, summer concert drugs

Citrus, Burns and Blisters…Beware!

Published by Vickie on June 22, 2021 | Leave a response
Citrus, Burns and Blisters…Beware!

Ahhh, you’ve finally made plans to kick back and relax with a warm aromatherapy soak, or maybe an icy pitcher of margaritas outdoors…but beware! The citrus that you use might just change your chill to a shrill (image credit).   

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged bartender's itch, blisters, burns, celery picker's itch, citrus, essential oils, furocoumarins, giant hog weed, Illinois Poison Center, limonene, margarita burn, phytophotodermatitis, terpenes, wild parsnip

Un día en la vida de un centro contra intoxicaciones

Published by ILPoisonCenter on July 27, 2021 | Leave a response

Esperamos que haya disfrutado de nuestra maratón de blogs de Un día en la vida del centro contra intoxicaciones. Esos casos representan solo un día aquí en IPC; lo que se traduce en casi 80.000 personas a las que ayudamos cada año en Illinois. Es de esperar que después de leer estos casos de ejemplo, se … more

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged centro de envenenamiento, envenenamiento, exposición al veneno, Illinois Poison Center, llamadas al centro de envenenamiento, sobredosis

Un día en la vida de un centro contra intoxicaciones: 12am-7am

Published by ILPoisonCenter on July 26, 2021 | Leave a response

¿Quiere saber cómo es trabajar en un centro contra intoxicaciones? ¿Alguna vez se preguntó qué tipo de llamadas recibimos? Todas estas llamadas son representativas del tipo de llamadas que recibe el IPC un día cualquiera. Se presentan en un período de tiempo de llamada simulado y los detalles se han cambiado para proteger la privacidad … more

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged centro de envenenamiento, envenenamiento, exposición al veneno, Illinois Poison Center, llamadas al centro de envenenamiento, sobredosis

Un día en la vida de un centro contra intoxicaciones: 7am-8am

Published by ILPoisonCenter on July 26, 2021 | Leave a response

Un niño de 11 meses jugaba con el tubo de crema para pañales mientras su padre le cambiaba el pañal. Mordió el tubo e ingirió un bocado de crema. El personal de EMS (Servicios médicos de emergencia) llamó porque están transportando a un paciente que fue encontrado por su esposa; ella se despertó esta mañana … more

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged centro de envenenamiento, envenenamiento, exposición al veneno, Illinois Poison Center, llamadas al centro de envenenamiento, sobredosis

Un día en la vida de un centro contra intoxicaciones: 8am-9am

Published by ILPoisonCenter on July 26, 2021 | Leave a response

Un niño de 14 meses le dio un mordisco al desodorante en barra de su madre. La madre pudo quitar la mayor parte del material de su boca, pero tragó un poco. Un niño de 2 años ingirió una cantidad desconocida de vitaminas gomosas. Una mujer de 60 años confundió su insulina y tomó 20 unidades de … more

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged centro de envenenamiento, envenenamiento, exposición al veneno, Illinois Poison Center, llamadas al centro de envenenamiento, sobredosis

Un día en la vida de un centro contra intoxicaciones: 9am-10am

Published by ILPoisonCenter on July 26, 2021 | Leave a response

Un niño de 3 años ingirió un paquete completo de Rolaids. Una mujer de 23 años está en la sala de emergencias porque había estado usando un pesticida para exteriores (clorpirifós) dentro de su casa reiteradamente durante el transcurso de la semana pasada. Ella experimenta síntomas de mareos y somnolencia. Se encontró a un niño … more

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged centro de envenenamiento, envenenamiento, exposición al veneno, Illinois Poison Center, llamadas al centro de envenenamiento, sobredosis

Un día en la vida de un centro contra intoxicaciones: 10am-11am

Published by ILPoisonCenter on July 26, 2021 | Leave a response

El personal de una sala de emergencias pidió ayuda por un hombre adulto que sacaron inconsciente de un tanque que había estado limpiando en su lugar de trabajo. Un niño ingirió un bocado de quitaesmalte de uñas con acetona. Un grupo de madres quería solicitar algunos materiales de prevención contra intoxicaciones. IPC les indicó que … more

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged centro de envenenamiento, envenenamiento, exposición al veneno, Illinois Poison Center, llamadas al centro de envenenamiento, sobredosis

Un día en la vida de un centro contra intoxicaciones: 11am-12pm

Published by ILPoisonCenter on July 26, 2021 | Leave a response

Un anciano llamó porque un producto para desatapar el desagüe le salpicó los ojos cuando lo vertió en un desagüe obstruido. Un niño de 5 años se pegó accidentalmente un dedo en la nariz con pegamento extra fuerte. Un niño de 3 años estaba jugando con esmalte de uñas y se lo puso en los … more

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged centro de envenenamiento, envenenamiento, exposición al veneno, Illinois Poison Center, llamadas al centro de envenenamiento, sobredosis

Un día en la vida de un centro contra intoxicaciones: 12pm-1pm

Published by ILPoisonCenter on July 26, 2021 | Leave a response

Una madre llamó porque mientras visitaba a su amiga (que usa cigarrillos electrónicos) encontró a su hijo de 2 años chupando el líquido del dispositivo del cigarrillo electrónico. Un adulto llamó porque utilizó una almohadilla Brillo para limpiar una mancha en su ropa interior. Como resultado de frotar vigorosamente, parte del limpiador Brillo llegó hasta … more

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged centro de envenenamiento, envenenamiento, exposición al veneno, Illinois Poison Center, llamadas al centro de envenenamiento, sobredosis

Un día en la vida de un centro contra intoxicaciones: 1-2pm

Published by ILPoisonCenter on July 26, 2021 | Leave a response

El personal de una sala de emergencias llamó por dos pacientes adultos que presentaban piel teñida de azul (cianosis). Habían hecho su propia carne seca en casa y habían agregado 5 veces más nitrato de sodio como conservante. A una maestra de preescolar le gustaría que alguien del IPC dé una clase sobre prevención de intoxicaciones a … more

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged centro de envenenamiento, envenenamiento, exposición al veneno, Illinois Poison Center, llamadas al centro de envenenamiento, sobredosis

Un día en la vida de un centro contra intoxicaciones: 2pm-3pm

Published by ILPoisonCenter on July 26, 2021 | Leave a response

Un niño de 3 años ingirió un sorbo de loción de calamina. Un niño de 2 años agarró el pastillero de su abuela y puede haber ingerido un comprimido de cada uno de los siguientes medicamentos: lisinopril, prednisona y atorvastatina. Una mujer de 26 años roció accidentalmente su cara con el aerosol de pimienta que estaba en su llavero. … more

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged centro de envenenamiento, envenenamiento, exposición al veneno, Illinois Poison Center, llamadas al centro de envenenamiento, sobredosis

Un día en la vida de un centro contra intoxicaciones: 3pm-4pm

Published by ILPoisonCenter on July 26, 2021 | Leave a response

Una persona llamó para comunicar que mientras trataba de destapar un desagüe muy obstruido, vertió limpiador de desagües y lejía en el fregadero al mismo tiempo. Inmediatamente comenzó a tener ardor en la nariz y los ojos y a toser. Un niño de 3 años ingirió hasta 10 multivitaminas masticables con hierro. El personal de … more

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged centro de envenenamiento, envenenamiento, exposición al veneno, Illinois Poison Center, llamadas al centro de envenenamiento, sobredosis
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