How To Help Someone Who Has Swallowed Gasoline

Occasionally people end up swallowing gasoline, usually by trying to siphon it out of a car. Here are some practical steps to helping you deal with this unpleasant and dangerous occurrence.

Steps
1. Stand by the person as they catch their breath and reassure them that they will be ok. Remind them that this happens to people all the time and it is not lethal.
2. Once the person has calmed down, make them drink a large glass of milk.
3. Do not allow the person to drink carbonated beverages, as they will be inclined to do. Gasoline in the stomach gives people gas and makes them want to burp, making them want to drink soft drinks to help with this. However, this is the wrong course of action in this case.
4. Call a hospital and explain the situation.
5. The person will burp for the next several hours and may feel nauseous and sick due to the fumes coming from their mouth. Remind them that they will be ok the next day and not to worry.
6. Make the person drink plenty of water, but not all at once, rather slowly over the next few hours
7. Call 911 if you feel it's appropriate.

Warnings

* Do not make them throw up, as this carries a large risk of getting gasoline into the lungs, which is very serious.
* Do not drink gasoline on purpose - it can easily result in serious internal injuries and death.
* Do not under any circumstances let the person go near any flame until the gasoline is completely out of their system.