Exclamation PointPlease call 911 immediately if you are having chest pain, difficulty breathing, severe bleeding, sudden weakness or numbness, or if you think you have a medical emergency.

Poison Ivy, Oak, or Sumac Treatment

Call 911 if the person has:

1. Wash Exposed Area

 

2. Remove Contaminated Clothing

 

3. Ease Itching and Discomfort

 

4. When to See a Doctor

 

5. Follow Up

 

WebMD Medical Reference

Reviewed by Varnada Karriem-Norwood, MD on September 27, 2011