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Civilian Emergency Platform
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Acid or corrosive liquid was thrown deliberately on a person, usually face and body, causing burning pain and chemical burns.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — NOT EXPERT REVIEWED — NOT FOR PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Sudden burning pain, smoking skin, or visible liquid on face or body after assault.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Eye pain, inability to open eyes, or vision loss.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Victim distressed, clothing dissolving or discolored.
Scene hazards: Attacker still nearby, Contaminated ground, Crowd panic
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Guide victim away from attacker if safe. Begin water flush immediately — eyes first if affected.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Shout for others to call 112 and police (100).
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Hold eyelids open and flush eyes with running water for at least 20 minutes if eyes hit.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Flush all affected skin continuously — use shower, tap, or bottles of clean water.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Remove jewellery and cut away contaminated clothing not stuck to skin.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Keep flushing while waiting for ambulance — do not stop early.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Call 112 for ambulance and 100 for police. Say acid attack, location, flushing underway.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Ask bystanders to note attacker direction without leaving victim alone.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — All acid attacks need emergency hospital and specialist burn/eye care.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Do NOT apply baking soda, milk, turmeric, or oil — only copious water.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Do NOT delay flushing to find the attacker or argue at scene.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Do NOT rub eyes or skin.
MYTH: DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Neutralizing acid with baking soda on the face helps
REALITY: DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Chemical reactions on damaged tissue cause more heat injury. Continuous water flushing is the priority.
DANGER: DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Worsening facial and eye burns during delayed or wrong treatment.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Corrosive liquid continues destroying skin and eyes until fully diluted and washed away.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Victims are often in shock and pain — calm voice and continuous flushing save function and life.