Hawaii Poison Center /2023 TOTALS
(updated 2/20/2024)
5,960
Total Exposure Cases
$1.9M
Healthcare Costs Saved
89.3%
Exposures Managed at Home
41.1%
Exposures Involving Kids Under 6
Insect and Marine
Remove stinger when applicable. Do not cut and try to extract venom. Call Poison Center at 1-800-222-1222. If patient develops breathing problems or rash, call 911.
Marine bites/stings: Call Poison Center at 1-800-222-1222. If patient develops breathing problems or rash, call 911.
Household Cleaners
Do not induce vomiting. Wash off area around mouth. Do not force fluids (a sip of water only is OK) or attempt to ‘neutralize’. Call the Poison Center at 1-800-222-1222 right away. If patient develops breathing problems, call 911
Botanicals
Ingestion of wild plants or mushrooms could be dangerous depending on the species.
Save a sample in a paper bag and store in fridge in case identification is necessary. Do not induce vomiting, but call the Poison Center right away for next steps.


