In case of unconsciousness or respiratory and cardiac arrest:
- Call the emergency services on 144
- Provide first aid in accordance with current recommendations
- Do not force vomiting and do not administer any fluids!
24h Emergency Number 145
From abroad or in case of technical problems: +41 44 251 51 51
In case of poisoning or poisoning risks try to provide the following information:
Who? | Age, weight, sex of person involved. |
What? | Details about the substance involved. Name of the products, plants, animals, medications, drugs, food, etc. |
How? | Swallowed? Inhaled? Skin expsure? Eye exposure? |
How much? | Try to estimate the maximum possible DOSE. |
When? | Try to estimate the TIME elapsed since the incident. |
What else? | First SYMPTOMS observed? First aid given? |
Important! | Phone number for call-back. |
In most cases, Tox Info Suisse can give the all-clear and after taking some simple measures the affected person can stay at home under observation.
If medical consultation is required:
- If possible, take the substance concerned with you or take a photograph (with details of the contents).
- If travelling by car, it is advisable for someone to sit next to the affected person (particularly if a child) while another person drives.