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First Aid for a Fish Hook Stuck in an Eye

… Overview Fishhook injuries to the eye are rare. When they occur, they can cause … or ophthalmology care is needed to remove the fish hook, prevent complications, and minimize …

First Aid

… Learning Center Learn about first aid Accidents happen every day. An accident … Non-Injury Fire Ant Stings First Aid for a Fish Hook Stuck in an Eye First Aid for a …

Fish Hook Injuries

… Check Your Symptoms Overview Even if you fish carefully, you may get a fish hook in your skin. A fish hook is a curved, … as diabetes, cancer, heart disease, and HIV/AIDS. Long-term alcohol and drug problems. …

Removing a Fish Hook

… Overview Do not try to remove a fish hook (seek medical care instead) if any … is not calm and cannot help. You are afraid to remove the fish hook. If the fish hook … confident you can remove it, try these steps. First, cut any fishing line, fish, bait, or …

Eye Injury First Aid for Heat Burns

… Overview Immediately flush the eye with cool water . Fill a sink or dishpan … all areas of your eye are rinsed. This is the first thing a doctor would do. Keep flushing … around the eye. They could tear apart and get stuck in the eye. Keeping the eye closed may …

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 … that has punctured the eye, or an object stuck on the eye after flushing with water. … that has punctured the eye, or an object stuck on the eye after flushing with water. …

Eye Injury First Aid for a Black Eye

… Overview A black eye is a type of bruise. Simple bruises are … for 15 minutes 3 or 4 times a day during the first 48 hours to help reduce swelling. Place … for 15 minutes 3 or 4 times a day during the first 48 hours to help reduce swelling. Place …

Eye Injury First Aid for Chemical Burns

… Overview Immediately flush the eye with cool water . Quickly diluting the … all areas of your eye are rinsed. This is the first thing a doctor would do. Call a poison … all areas of your eye are rinsed. This is the first thing a doctor would do. Call a poison …

Eye Injury First Aid for Minor Cuts

… 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 pressure to the eyeball. Clean the cut. Wash your hands and …

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 …