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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
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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