SnowbirdAlert Poisonous Plants in Florida Recommended First Aid Steps: Remove all plant pieces from mouth. Rinse mouth and lips with cool water. Offer sips of water to drink. Wash hands with soap and water. Call the Poison Center immediately at 1-800-222-1222 (U.S. only). Your head has more blood vessels than any other part of your body, so bleeding on the surface of your brain or within your brain is a serious concern in head injuries. However, not all head injuries cause bleeding. It’s important to be aware of other symptoms to watch out for. Many symptoms of serious brain injury won’t appear right away. You should always continue to monitor your symptoms for several days after you injure your head. Common symptoms of aminor head injury include: ■■ a headache ■■ lightheadedness ■■ a spinning sensation ■■ mild confusion ■■ nausea ■■ temporary ringing in the ears The symptoms of aseverehead injury include many of the symptoms of minor head injuries. They can also include: ■■ a loss of consciousness ■■ seizures ■■ vomiting ■■ balance or co-ordination problems ■■ serious disorientation ■■ an inability to focus the eyes ■■ abnormal eye movements ■■ a loss of muscle control ■■ a persistent or worsening headache ■■ memory loss ■■ changes in mood Head injuries shouldn’t be taken lightly. See your doctor right away if you think that you have the symptoms of a serious head injury. In particular, you should always call 911 or go to an emergency room if you experience loss of consciousness, confusion or disorientation. Even if you don’t go to the ER immediately after the accident, you should seek help if you still have symptoms after a day or two. In the case of a potentially serious head injury, you should always call 911. Motion can sometimes make a head injury worse, and emergency medical personnel are trained to move patients carefully without causing additional damage. What Are the Symptoms of a Head Injury? Source: healthline.com Arrowhead Angel Trumpet Caladium Oleander Poison Ivy Poinsettia Glory Lily Rosary Pea Source: poisoncentertampa.org 6 | www.snowbirds.org
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