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Chemical Burns - First Aid and Emergency Treatment Guide

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Chemical Burns

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   Symptoms in severe cases
   Treatment
   Prevention

Overview

Happens at school/work/ home
Risk is greater at place of work/factories
Happens as a result of accident / assault
Injury caused by coagulation / necrosis of tissue
Damage depends on exposure / time / chemical

Causes

Strong acids or bases (alkali)
Chemical Irritants

Symptoms

Irritation / burning
Redness of skin
Pain / numbness
Blisters
Coughing
Breathlessness
Vision loss, if eye is affected
Head ache

Symptoms in severe cases

Dizziness
Severe cough
Seizures
Low blood pressure
Irregular heart
Cardiac arrest

Treatment

Remove patient from accident site
Wash injury with tepid water liberally
Identify chemical for effective therapy
Seek medical treatment
IV fluids need to be administered
Pain medications and antibiotics needed
Wounds cleaned and bandaged
Follow -up care compulsory
Consultation with specialist is a must

Prevention

While using chemicals, follow safety precautions
Avoid overexposure to chemicals
Store chemicals safely in containers
Keep them out of reach of children
Avoid misuse of hair, skin, nail care products
Avoid mixing different chemicals
Avoid using toxic substances in kitchen /near food
Use fume-emitting products in ventilated areas

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