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Eye Injury First Aid for Minor Cuts

… Overview Here are steps to take to clean a minor cut near the eye. Stop the bleeding. Wear medical gloves, … pressure to a very minor skin cut near the eye to stop the bleeding. Do not apply any …

Eye Injury First Aid for a Black Eye

… Overview A black eye is a type of bruise. Simple bruises are … Be sure to look at the eyeball for possible injury. Use ice or cold. Apply ice or cold … for 15 minutes 3 or 4 times a day during the first 48 hours to help reduce swelling. Place …

First Aid

… Learning Center Learn about first aid Accidents happen every day. An … help someone else who has had an accident or injury. You'll learn the proper treatments … Manoeuvre) Nosebleeds Objects in the Eye Rash, Age 12 and Older Blisters Sprained …

Eye Injury First Aid for Heat Burns

… Overview Immediately flush the eye with cool water . Fill a sink or dishpan … face in the water, then open and close your eyelids to force water to all parts of your … all areas of your eye are rinsed. This is the first thing a doctor would do. Keep flushing …

Eye Injury First Aid for Chemical Burns

… Overview Immediately flush the eye with cool water . Quickly diluting the chemical reduces the chance of serious eye damage. Fill a sink or dishpan with water. … all areas of your eye are rinsed. This is the first thing a doctor would do. Call a poison …

Object in the Eye First Aid

… tips can help you remove an object from the eye. If you are caring for a child who can't … help you. Wash your hands before touching the eye. Don't rub. Don't rub the eye since this … should cling to the swab or tissue. Some minor irritation is common after you have …

First Aid for a Fish Hook Stuck in an Eye

… Overview Fishhook injuries to the eye are rare. When they occur, they can cause a serious injury, including blindness. Prompt emergency … : Do not try to remove a fish hook from an eye, eyelid, or near an eye. Do not put …

First Aid for a Spinal Injury

… Overview The possibility of a spinal injury must be considered anytime an accident … if you think he or she may have a spinal injury unless there is an immediate threat to … if you think he or she may have a spinal injury. This will reduce the risk of more …

Cuts

… as it covers the body. A cut is a forceful injury to the skin. Many people cut themselves … of the body looks or functions. A cut on an eyelid or lip that doesn't heal well may cause … fever. To clean a wound well: Wash your hands first. Remove large pieces of dirt or debris …

First Aid for Chemical Burns

… Most chemical burns of the skin are treated first by rinsing (flushing) the chemical off … a large amount of water. Do not flush the eye with alcohol. Sulfuric acid is flushed … with mineral oil. The most important first aid for a chemical in the eye is to …