If you suspect that your child has ingested a poisonous plant, follow these instructions from the Poison Control Center:
1.Remove any remaining plant parts from the mouth.
2.If the victim is choking and cannot breathe, call 911.
3.Otherwise, call the Poison Control Center at 800-222-1222, and you will be routed to your local facility.
4.If you are advised to go to an emergency room for treatment, take the plant or a part of the plant with you. Do not take only a single leaf or a single berry.
5.If you are advised to go to a nursery to get the plant identified, keep in mind that plants are usually not very quickly digested, so there is time to get a correct identification. The correct name can result in the proper treatment to prevent symptoms from occurring if the plant was poisonous. If the plant was not dangerous, knowing the name can prevent needless treatment and worry.
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