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Accidental poisonings happen when someone ingests harmful chemicals, substances or foods by mistake. This happens most commonly in the home and, if not treated quickly, it can cause adverse health effects. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), unintentional poisoning is the leading cause of unintentional injury death in the United States. Learn about the most common type of poisoning and what to do if you or someone else has been exposed to a poisonous substance.

The most common substances implicated in poison exposures among children were cosmetics and personal care products, followed by household cleaning substances and pain medications. In adults, opioid overdoses were the most common cause of poisoning, followed by sedatives, sleeping medications and household cleaning supplies. Antidepressants are another common exposure among adults.

N2 - TASER International, Inc. is one of the world's leading less-lethal weapons manufacturers and distributors. The case begins with a dramatic moment as the President and CEO of TASER International become aware of a highly critical article in Barron's. The article questions the legitimacy of their high stock price and casts doubt on their continued ability to grow. The case presents the company's counterarguments to the critical Barron's article, and asks for alternatives for TASER's next move into the relatively untapped consumer market with a new consumer-oriented product, the TASER X26C. The case resulted from lengthy in-person, email, and phone interviews with TASER's President, Tom Smith. In addition, the company and its products have been well publicized in the national business press and in the local newspapers. Further, product details and other information on TASERs and other less-lethal weapons has been published in numerous police and military sources. Finally, TASER International's website has been a rich source of supplemental information to support the writing of the case.

Poisoning can happen when you least expect it, so it's important to be prepared and know who to contact in the event one does occur. If you are ever unsure about what to do if you suspect someone has been poisoned, you can always call Poison Control. It is free, confidential and accessible 24/7.

The web tool should not be used if the poisoning was intentional or if there was more than one substance involved. The web tool should not be used for people who are pregnant or for people who are younger than 6 months or over 79 years old.

To reduce the risk of accidental poisoning, make sure chemicals, medications and cleaning products are well-labeled and in a safe place.

AB - TASER International, Inc. is one of the world's leading less-lethal weapons manufacturers and distributors. The case begins with a dramatic moment as the President and CEO of TASER International become aware of a highly critical article in Barron's. The article questions the legitimacy of their high stock price and casts doubt on their continued ability to grow. The case presents the company's counterarguments to the critical Barron's article, and asks for alternatives for TASER's next move into the relatively untapped consumer market with a new consumer-oriented product, the TASER X26C. The case resulted from lengthy in-person, email, and phone interviews with TASER's President, Tom Smith. In addition, the company and its products have been well publicized in the national business press and in the local newspapers. Further, product details and other information on TASERs and other less-lethal weapons has been published in numerous police and military sources. Finally, TASER International's website has been a rich source of supplemental information to support the writing of the case.

If the person is still conscious, call Poison Control at (800) 222-1222 or use the online tool at webPoisonControl. The web tool can also help you decide if it is safe to stay home or if a hospital visit is necessary. The web tool is appropriate if the situation meets the following criteria:

If someone has been exposed to an inhaled poison such as carbon monoxide, move the person into fresh air right away. If there is poison on their skin, remove any clothing that the poison has touched and rinse the person's skin with running water for 15 minutes. If the person got poison in their eye, rinse their eye out for 15 to 20 minutes with running water. For swallowed poisons, call Poison Control before administering any treatment.

Accidental poisonings can happen in the blink of an eye. To prevent or reduce the risk of accidental poisoning, be sure to:

Not all poisons cause symptoms right away. Some symptoms can come on slowly or may appear hours after exposure. However, if you think someone has been poisoned, do not wait until the symptoms appear before calling Poison Control.

The majority of reported poison exposures were nontoxic, minimally toxic or had a minor effect, according to the NCPC. However, more than a third of intentional exposures, such as drug overdoses, caused serious injury or death.

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Some poisoning symptoms can be observed safely at home and do not require a trip to the emergency room. However, if the person who has been exposed has a seizure, becomes unconscious or stops breathing, call 911 immediately.

In 2020, more than 2.1 million poison exposures were reported in the U.S., according to the National Capital Poison Center (NCPC). The majority of those poisonings (76.9%) were unintentional and included children, teens and adults.

TASER International, Inc. is one of the world's leading less-lethal weapons manufacturers and distributors. The case begins with a dramatic moment as the President and CEO of TASER International become aware of a highly critical article in Barron's. The article questions the legitimacy of their high stock price and casts doubt on their continued ability to grow. The case presents the company's counterarguments to the critical Barron's article, and asks for alternatives for TASER's next move into the relatively untapped consumer market with a new consumer-oriented product, the TASER X26C. The case resulted from lengthy in-person, email, and phone interviews with TASER's President, Tom Smith. In addition, the company and its products have been well publicized in the national business press and in the local newspapers. Further, product details and other information on TASERs and other less-lethal weapons has been published in numerous police and military sources. Finally, TASER International's website has been a rich source of supplemental information to support the writing of the case.