Treat Eye Trauma

Important Information

If someone gets hit right on the right eye what should you do and how should you bandage eyes?

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The eye is a very delicate organ that can be easily injured and injury to the eye may turn out to be permanent

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• STOP - Assess and observe the scene;

• THINK - Consider your safety and form action plan

• ACT - Check responsiveness and Alert EMS

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• Perform a primary assessment and monitor the patient's Cycle of Care AB-CABS

• Apply cold compresses for 15 minutes; Apply a sterile dressing or eye pad gauze and lightly bandage the eye

• Consider covering both eyes to deter the patient from moving the injured eye

• If EMS is not called, encourage the patient to see an eye specialist as soon as possible

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