Grass poison, what is the danger to the body and how to handle it

Grass poison is the most effective way to control the growth of weeds in plantations and rice fields. By using this poison, farmers no longer need to bother weeding them one by one using a machete. On the other hand, this poison which is commonly called paraquat is also often used for suicide attempts.

Grass poison is a very poisonous substance. Even in small doses, drinking this poison can be fatal. It is important to know what the effects of toxins are on the body and how to properly treat paraquat poisoning, so that you can save lives.

As a result on the body when drinking grass poison

After ingesting large amounts of grass poison, you may experience severe swelling and pain in your mouth and throat, as well as blisters on your tongue. Other signs of high-dose grass poisoning include a fast / abnormal heartbeat, heavy sweating, muscle weakness, stomach pain, vomiting (can vomit blood), difficulty breathing, and diarrhea (which may be bloody). Damage to the kidneys and liver can cause yellowing of the eyes.

Paraquat poisoning can also cause dehydration, low blood pressure shock (hypotension), fluid-filled lungs, and heart failure. All of these reactions can be fatal, go into a coma or even die - sooner or later. In some cases of paraquat poisoning, the victim can survive one to two weeks, but it usually results in death.

Help people who are poisoned drink grass poison

If you find someone close to you committing suicide attempts by drinking grass poison or accidentally ingesting this poison for one reason or another, take the following first aid measures immediately:

1. Call 119 or the poisoning emergency number at (021) 7256526, (021) 7257826, (021) 7221810.
2. Don't wait for help to arrive and it's better to rush to the hospital immediately, if the victim of poisoning experiences one of these things:
   • Looks sleepy, dazed, or unconscious
   • Difficulty breathing or stopping breathing
   • Uncontrollable excitement or restlessness
   • Have seizures
3. Get rid of anything that's still in the victim's mouth. If the suspected poison is a household cleaner or other chemical, read the container label and follow the guidelines for accidental poisoning.
4. Take off all contaminated clothing. Place the clothes in the plastic and tie or tape them tightly so they won't be touched by other people.
5. If the victim vomits, tilt his head to the side to prevent choking.
6. If the victim shows no signs of life, such as not moving, breathing, or coughing, perform cardiac resuscitation (CPR) immediately.
7. If poison gets on the skin, rinse immediately with soap and water for 15 minutes. Don't scrub it too hard as it can damage your skin and actually push the toxins deeper into the body.
8. If poison gets into the eyes, rinse them with running water for 15 minutes
9. Give victims who are still conscious of drinking activated charcoal to neutralize toxins in the body

In the emergency room, be prepared to explain information about the victim regarding symptoms, age, weight, the drugs she is taking, and any other information you know about the cause of her poisoning. Try to determine the amount of poison that has been swallowed and how long it has been since the victim has been exposed to the poison. If possible, take any suspicious bottles, containers, or packaging with you so you can refer to the label when you report to medical or regulatory authorities.