What should you do if someone has inhaled poison?

If someone has inhaled poison, moving them to fresh air and monitoring their condition is the most critical action to take. This is because fresh air reduces the concentration of the inhaled poison in the person’s system, mitigating its effects and preventing further exposure.

Monitoring the individual is just as important; it allows the rescuer to observe for any changes in their condition, such as difficulty breathing, loss of consciousness, or other symptoms that may signal the need for immediate medical assistance.

Providing water to drink or encouraging deep breathing exercises could potentially worsen the situation as the body may react negatively to these actions in the presence of poison, particularly if the substance inhaled causes irritation or obstruction. Laying them down and elevating their legs might be applicable in certain medical emergencies, but, in the context of inhaling a poisonous substance, this does not directly address the primary concern of ensuring adequate oxygenation and eliminating the source of the poison.