Chemical burn Information and Courses from MediaLab, Inc.
These are the MediaLab courses that cover Chemical burn and links to relevant pages within the course.
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| Treatment of Chemical Burns of Eye Keep the affected eye open using your fingers. Immediately begin flushing the eyes with water and continue for 15 minutes. Use an eyewash, safety shower, or water from the sink.Assist the victim by supporting the head so that water flows across the eyeball from the inside corner of the eye (nearest the nose), outward. This will prevent chemical from getting into the unaffected eye.Get immediate medical help. | View Page |
| Chemical Burns of Skin Chemical burns occur when caustic or corrosive chemicals come into contact with the skin.Act immediately, since the longer the exposure, the worse the injury. | View Page |
| Treatment of Chemical Burns of Skin If the chemical is a dry powder, first brush it off from the victim, taking care not to contaminate yourself, especially your eyes.Immediately flush exposed skin with large amounts of water.Remove contaminated clothing while continuing to flush the affected area with water.Continue flushing with water for 15 minutes or longer.Seek emergency medical attention. | View Page |
| Chemical Burns of Eye Chemicals, especially alkalis and acids, if splashed into the eye can cause serious damage within 1 to 5 minutes, so it is essential to remove the offending agent as soon as possible. | View Page |