There is still no way to figure out how to distinguish edible mushrooms from inedible. Probably, therefore the quantity of poisonings by mushrooms does not cease to fall for many years. It is interesting that it can be poisoned as mushrooms that can not be eaten, or completely edible mushrooms, simply improperly cooked. Also, the cause of poisoning can be a violation of the storage terms or conditions. So, first aid for poisoning with mushrooms may be needed at the most unpredictable moment.
What should I do first?
There are four types of fungal poisoning, and depending on each of them, you need your own plan of action.
Types of poisoning:
- lines;
- pale toadstool;
- red fly agaric.
Next, consider the emergency aid for poisoning with mushrooms.
If there was a poisoning with lines, you should wash the stomach and intestines with the addition of Vaseline oil, activated carbon and salt laxative. It is also necessary to administer some drugs intravenously. Must take antibiotics. Dosage for each specific case will appoint a doctor.
When poisoning pale toadstool scheme of action is the same as in the first case.
The first aid in poisoning with poisonous fungi, such as amanita, is to wash the stomach and intestines. After this, you need to enter a solution of salt laxative and aqueous suspension of activated carbon. Drugs that are administered intravenously, slightly different from the drugs that will be required in the first two cases.
If you do not know which fungi have been poisoned, then you need:
- Rinse the stomach with a weak solution of potassium permanganate.
- Drink activated charcoal .
- To provide peace.
- Put a warm water bottle on your feet and stomach.
How to recognize poisoning?
Symptoms of poisoning with fungi can also vary depending on the type of poisoning. Therefore, one should be able to recognize the symptoms of fungal poisoning in order to provide first aid in time.
The main signs of fungal poisoning, which require first aid, are:
- headache;
- nausea;
- vomiting;
- loose stools;
- abdominal pain.
These signs can show up after 1-2 hours. If they were discovered later, then it is much more dangerous. More serious consequences of poisoning with poisonous mushrooms include deterioration of vision, convulsions, weak pulse, strong thirst.
It should be remembered that in no case it is impossible to engage in self-medication. When poisoning with poisonous mushrooms, you should give first aid and immediately call a doctor. Treatment will be carried out in a hospital.