Question 1

Can chemical burns be treated in the same way as thermal burns?

Accepted Answer

Chemical burns usually need prolonged irrigation with copious water and removal of contaminated clothing, taking care to protect yourself with PPE and to follow any specific guidance for the substance involved. Eye chemical burns are particularly time-critical and should be irrigated immediately and assessed urgently in hospital.

Question 2

Can chemical burns be treated in the same way as thermal burns?

Accepted Answer

Chemical burns usually need prolonged irrigation with copious water and removal of contaminated clothing, taking care to protect yourself with PPE and to follow any specific guidance for the substance involved. Eye chemical burns are particularly time-critical and should be irrigated immediately and assessed urgently in hospital.

Question 3

Can chemical burns be treated in the same way as thermal burns?

Accepted Answer

Chemical burns usually need prolonged irrigation with copious water and removal of contaminated clothing, taking care to protect yourself with PPE and to follow any specific guidance for the substance involved. Eye chemical burns are particularly time-critical and should be irrigated immediately and assessed urgently in hospital.

Can chemical burns be treated in the same way as thermal burns?

Can chemical burns be treated in the same way as thermal burns?

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