Difference between revisions of "AY Honors/First aid/Chemical burn"
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| − | 1. '''For wet chemicals''', immediately flush the area with large amounts of | + | 1. '''For wet chemicals''', immediately flush the area with large amounts of water, using a shower or hose, if available. Do not apply water too forcefully. Continue to flood the area while the clothing, including shoes and socks, is being removed. Continue to flush with running water for at least 20 minutes. |
:'''For dry chemicals''', brush off the chemical, ''then'' flush with water as above. | :'''For dry chemicals''', brush off the chemical, ''then'' flush with water as above. | ||
| − | ::For acid burns caused by phenol (carbolic acid), wash the affected area with alcohol because phenol is not water soluble; then wash with water. If | + | ::For acid burns caused by phenol (carbolic acid), wash the affected area with alcohol because phenol is not water soluble; then wash with water. If alcohol is not available, flushing with water is better than no treatment at all. |
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Revision as of 02:06, 8 September 2021
1. For wet chemicals, immediately flush the area with large amounts of water, using a shower or hose, if available. Do not apply water too forcefully. Continue to flood the area while the clothing, including shoes and socks, is being removed. Continue to flush with running water for at least 20 minutes.
- For dry chemicals, brush off the chemical, then flush with water as above.
- For acid burns caused by phenol (carbolic acid), wash the affected area with alcohol because phenol is not water soluble; then wash with water. If alcohol is not available, flushing with water is better than no treatment at all.
2. Call an ambulance
