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How should you treat a casualty eye injury?
What to do
- Help the casualty to lie on their back and support their head to keep it as still as possible. Tell them to keep both eyes still.
- Give the casualty a sterile dressing or clean, non-fluffy pad to hold over the affected eye. Gently secure the pad in place with a bandage.
- Seek medical advice straight away.
What is the treatment for a conscious casualty with a penetrating eye injury?
If a penetrating eye injury – carefully place pads around the object and bandage gently in place. DO NOT place pressure on the eye. Pad the head on each side with blankets/towels to stop the casualty from moving their head. Reassure casualty and ask them to keep their head as still as possible as they will be anxious.
Which of the following casualties should be treated as a priority?
As a general rule, the “quiet” casualty is more in need of help compared to the casualty with a serious cut who is screaming in agony. Whilst this is distressing – the unconscious casualty should take priority.
How do you handle a casualty?
What to do
- Be calm in your approach.
- Be aware of risks to yourself and others.
- Build and maintain trust from both the casualty and bystanders.
- Treat the most serious, life threatening conditions first.
- If worried, call 999 or 112 for emergency help straight away.
Which casualty should you treat first?
If someone is not breathing then they should be treated first. As a general rule, the “quiet” casualty is more in need of help compared to the casualty with a serious cut who is screaming in agony. Whilst this is distressing – the unconscious casualty should take priority.
How do you move an injured casualty?
The casualty’s head and shoulders should be positioned up straight against the First Aider located behind them. The First Aider in front of the casualty must take hold of the casualty from underneath the knees. Both First Aiders must bend at the knees, keep their back straight, take hold of the casualty and lift.
What to do if you have an eye injury?
Carefully hold a soft sterile dressing over the injured eye which can be bandaged in place if necessary. Tell the casualty to close the eye that has not been affected (if they move it this will cause the injured eye to also move). Take the casualty to hospital or call for emergency help depending on the situation.
What should I do if I have a blow to my eye?
2. For a Blow to the Eye Apply a cold compress, but don’t put pressure on the eye. Take over-the-counter acetaminophen ( Tylenol) or ibuprofen ( Advil, Motrin) for pain. If there is bruising, bleeding, change in vision, or it hurts when your eye moves, see a doctor right away.
When to call 911 for an eye injury?
Call 911 if: 1 Apply a cold compress, but don’t put pressure on the eye. 2 Take over-the-counter acetaminophen ( Tylenol) or ibuprofen ( Advil, Motrin) for pain. 3 If there is bruising, bleeding, change in vision, or it hurts when your eye moves, see a doctor right away.
What should I do if I have bruising in my eye?
Take over-the-counter acetaminophen ( Tylenol) or ibuprofen ( Advil, Motrin) for pain. If there is bruising, bleeding, change in vision, or it hurts when your eye moves, see a doctor right away. 3. For a Foreign Particle in Eye Don’t rub the eye. Pull the upper lid down and blink repeatedly. If particle is still there, rinse with eyewash.