Foreign Objects

THE EYES FIRST AID: — Flush the object by rinsing the eye gently w/ warm water. — Examine eyelid by pulling it down gently. — Examine the upper lid by grasping the lashes, placing a match stick or cotton tipped swab across the upper lid & roll the upper lid. EXTRUDED EYEBALL/KNOCKED-OUT EYED FIRST AID: — Cover eyes loosely w/ sterile dressing moistened w/ clean water. — Protect injured eye w/ a paper cup. — Cover undamaged eye w/ a patch to stop movement of the damaged eye. — Seek medical attention immediately. CARE FOR IMPALED OBJECTS FIRST AID: — Do not remove the object. — Control any bleeding w/ direct pressure. — Stabilize the object by securing a bulking dressing or clean cloth around the object. DENTAL INJURIES FIRST AID: — Have the victim rinse his mouth & put rolled gauze pad in the socket to control bleeding. — Find the tooth and handle it by the crown, never the rooth. — Take the victim and the tooth to the dentist immediately. AMPUTATION FIRST AID: — Care for the victims injuries. — Took care of the amputated body parts. — Seek medical attention immediately. — Amputated body parts should be saved, place in ice. — Don’t cause further injury. — Don’t use absorbent cotton.