FIRST AID
First aid for Poisonous Frogs likely to cause
significant poisoning if the toxins are innoculated or ingested
Skin contact:
Wash skin with water
Oral ingestion:
Irrigate mouth with copious amounts of water (do not swallow water).
Providing there is no conscious state or other impairment that might
render vomiting hazardous, through inhalation of vomitus, induction
of vomiting may be useful. Alternatively, consider absorption using
activated charcoal.
The major risk from poisoning by frog skin secretions is systemic toxicity,
particularly cardiac toxicity, resulting in cardiac arrhythmias, altered
blood pressure, cardiac failure or other related effects, or neurotoxicity,
generally a flaccid (or possibly spastic) paralysis, which may extend
to respiratory paralysis. Carefully observe for altered pulse rate or
rhythm or signs of cardiac failure and support cardiac function, if
possible. Specifically, if there is cardiac arrest, apply full external
cardiorespiratory resuscitation. If there is flaccid or spastic paralysis,
protect the airway. If there is respiratory paralysis, support respiration
with expired air resuscitation.
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