Activate Charcoal the Life Guard in the Medicine Cabinet
Sauveur Noir activated charcoal as first aid Every year in the United States more than two million poison exposures are reported to poison control centers around the country. 51,000 of these involve our pets. While 39% of the cases are of young children. One poison exposure is reported every 15 seconds on average. If you should find yourself in the midst of these statistics would you be prepared? The poison control experts are easy to reach by dialing 1-800-222-1222 . Often times the go to first aid tool in such scenarios is activated charcoal. Activated charcoal has the ability to bind the poison, so long as it was recently ingested and remains in the victim's stomach. In such emergencies it is best to have the free powder form of activated charcoal. Two tablespoons in a glass of water will be helpful in mitigating the harmful effects of many poisons (NOT ALL) . Always remember to safeguard your cleaning supplies, medications, and othe...