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Civilian Emergency Platform
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — A chemical, cleaner, pesticide, or industrial substance splashed into an eye — immediate flushing is critical.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — NOT EXPERT REVIEWED — NOT FOR PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Immediate burning, tearing, redness, inability to open eye.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Visible chemical splash or fumes; person rubbing eye after handling cleaner.
Scene hazards: Toxic substance still present, Vomiting and aspiration risk
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Begin flushing at tap, shower, or clean water bottle — tilt head so water runs away from other eye.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Have someone call 112 if another person is present.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Flush continuously 15-20 minutes. Roll eyeball so all surfaces rinse.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Do not stop for pain — flushing IS the treatment.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Call 112 and Poison Control while flushing. Name the chemical.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Emergency eye specialist evaluation after all chemical splashes.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Do NOT rub the eye.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Do NOT use neutralizing drops unless Poison Control instructs — water first.
MYTH: DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — A quick splash of water is enough for a chemical in the eye
REALITY: DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Most protocols require 15-20 minutes of continuous irrigation to remove absorbed chemical.
DANGER: DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Permanent corneal scarring and blindness.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Acids and alkalis destroy cornea within minutes. Every second without water worsens permanent vision loss.