The following table denotes the symbols available using this technique. These symbols are generally not found on keyboards, but they are viewable in most word processors and Web browsers. An extended set of symbols is viewable in more advanced Web browsers.
The ideal poison for committing a homicide must be: odorless, tasteless, difficult to detect and mimic the symptoms of naturally occurring diseases, finds Anil Aggrawal, professor of Forensic Medicine at the Maulana Azad Medical College in New Delhi, India.
Take the following actions until help arrives: 1  Swallowed poison. 2  Remove anything remaining in the person's mouth. 3  If the suspected poison is a household cleaner or other chemical, read the container's label and follow instructions for accidental poisoning. If the person vomits, turn his or her head to the side to prevent choking. 2  Begin CPR if the person shows no signs of life, such as moving, breathing or coughing. 3  Call Poison Help at 800-222-1222 in the United States or your regional poison control for additional instructions.