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Civilian Emergency Platform
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Chemical, cleaning product, or unknown liquid splashed into an eye causing burning, redness, and tearing.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — NOT EXPERT REVIEWED — NOT FOR PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Severe burning, inability to open eye, or vision changes after splash.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — White or cloudy area on the eye surface.
Scene hazards: Continued chemical exposure, Contaminated hands
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Begin flushing at sink, shower, or clean water source immediately.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Tilt head so water runs from inner corner outward — away from the other eye.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Use fingers to hold upper and lower lids open. Flush for at least 20 minutes.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Call 112 on speaker while someone else continues flushing if alone is difficult.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Remove contact lens during flush if it loosens — do not delay flushing to remove it.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Call 112. Say: "Chemical in eye. Flushing with water. Product: [name if known]."
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — All chemical eye injuries need emergency ophthalmology care.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Do NOT rub the eye.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Do NOT use neutralizing agents in the eye.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Do NOT bandage the eye shut before hospital — continue flushing as directed.
MYTH: DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Milk or tea washes chemicals out of eyes better than water
REALITY: DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Copious running water or saline is standard. Do not delay flushing searching for alternatives.
DANGER: DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Permanent vision loss from delayed irrigation.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Chemicals destroy eye tissue in minutes. Immediate and prolonged flushing saves vision.