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Personal Protective Equipment such as protective overalls, gloves and glasses should be considered mandatory for healthcare providers who assist a person with a chemical burn injury.

Prolonged irrigation with water flow is the mainstay of immediate treatment of most chemical burns. Irrigation should occur as soon as possible and continue while pain persists.

  • Remove contaminated clothing from patient
  • Powdered agents should be brushed from the skin whilst protecting care giver
  • Areas of contact should be irrigated with copious amounts of cool running water
  • Avoid washing chemical over unaffected skin
  • Always ensure the unaffected eye is uppermost when irrigating to avoid contamination

The Alfred Hospital gratefully acknowledges the ongoing support and contribution of Skilled Medical in funding this project.  For more information on Skilled Medical, please visit www.skilledmedical.com
Supported by:

Ambulance Victoria The Alfred Victorian Adult Burn Services at The Alfred The Royal Children's Hospital Melbourne