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Object in the Eye First Aid

… Overview These tips can help you remove an object from the eye. If you are caring for a child who can't … contacts out before you try to remove the object or flush the eye. Check the location. …

First Aid

… Learning Center Learn about first aid Accidents happen every day. An … Procedure (Heimlich Manoeuvre) Nosebleeds Objects in the Eye Rash, Age 12 and Older Blisters Sprained …

Eye Injury First Aid for a Black Eye

… Overview A black eye is a type of bruise. Simple bruises are … should be gone in 2 to 3 weeks. Inspect the eyeball. Be sure to look at the eyeball for … for 15 minutes 3 or 4 times a day during the first 48 hours to help reduce swelling. Place …

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 …

First Aid for a Fish Hook Stuck in an Eye

… Overview Fishhook injuries to the eye are rare. When they occur, they can cause … : Do not try to remove a fish hook from an eye, eyelid, or near an eye. Do not put pressure on …

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 …

Home Treatment First Aid for Cold Exposure

… Overview First aid measures may prevent further heat loss and … or toes) are really cold or frozen, try these first aid measures to warm the areas. Avoid …

First Aid Kit for Travellers

… Overview What you pack in your first aid kit will depend on where and how long you … Oral rehydration solution packets Basic first aid items (adhesive bandages, gauze, …