Treat Eye Chemical Splash
Important Information
Patient Care; Chemical Splashes
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STOP - Assess and observe the scene;
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THINK - Consider your safety and form action plan
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ACT - Check responsiveness and Alert EMS
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Perform a primary assessment and monitor the patient's Cycle of Care AB-CABS
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ApplyImmediately flush the eye with water using a first aid eye wash if you have one and until the EMS arrives or for a minimum of 15 minutes
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Open the eye as wide as possible and ask the patient to roll the eye to aid flushing
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Be careful that the rinsing water does not splash into the uninjured eye or yourself; Ask the patient to hold a sterile, non fluffy dressing over the eye
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Lightly bandage the dressing in place if EMS will be delayed or the patient will be sent to hospital; Identify the chemical if possible