Why Should an EMT Utilize a Local Poison Control Center

question 75

Multiple Choice

Why should an EMT utilize a local poison control center in managing a poisoning patient?

• A) It places any legal liability on the poison control center.
• B) They can activate a specialty team to come and treat the patient.
• C) It prevents the EMT from having to do training on poisons.
• D) They can assist in finding out important information about the poison.

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