First Aid For Chemical Burns

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Overview – What Are Chemical Burns

• Occurs at school, work or home
• Hazard is bigger at a place of work such as factories
• Occurs as a result of an accident or even assault
• Damage caused by clotting or necrosis of the tissue
• Injury depends on direct contact, time and chemical                                                                                                                      

Causes Of Chemical Burns

• Strong acids or bases
• Chemical irritants

Symptoms Of Chemical Burns

• Burning and irritation of the skin
• Skin turns red
• Throbbing / lack of sensation
• Wound and blisters
• Coughing
• Breathing problem
• Loss of vision, if the eyes are affected

  

• Headache

 Symptoms in Severe Cases

• Faintness
• Severe cough
• Convulsion
• Blood pressure is low
• Uneven heartbeat
• Cardiac arrest

 Treatment For Chemical Burns

• Remove the casualty from the accident site
• Clean the injury with lukewarm water
• Know what the chemical is for proper treatment
• Seek medical assistance
• IV fluids have to be given to the casualty
• Pain tablets and antibiotics are required
• Wounds need to be cleaned and addressing placed over the region
• See your doctor for a check-up
• Seeing an expert is a must

 Prevention Of Chemical Burns

• While working with dangerous chemicals, apply safe procedures
• Don’t expose yourself to chemicals too much
• Keep chemicals securely in their containers
• Keep chemicals away from kids
• Avoid mishandling of hair, nail care and skin products
• Don’t mix various chemicals together
• Don’t use poisonous substances in near food or anywhere in the kitchen

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