How to Remove Spitting Cobra Venom from Eyes
Expect severe local pain to occur instantly., Treat the same as for a chemical injury to the eyes: Irrigate the eye(s) with generous volumes of fluid., Reassure the patient., Provide painkillers to ease the pain., See a doctor as soon as possible.
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Expect severe local pain to occur instantly.
The eye will probably begin to water and there may be ulceration of the cornea., The types of fluids that are acceptable include water, milk, and even urine., Fear can simply make things worse and cause the patient to panic. , If you have paracetamol, this is a good painkiller to use. , The attacked eye or eyes will need to be examined to see if there is any damage, such as corneal abrasion.
There may also be a need for the ingestion of antibiotics for a few days to calm any possible bacterial infection. -
Step 2: Treat the same as for a chemical injury to the eyes: Irrigate the eye(s) with generous volumes of fluid.
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Step 3: Reassure the patient.
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Step 4: Provide painkillers to ease the pain.
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Step 5: See a doctor as soon as possible.
Detailed Guide
The eye will probably begin to water and there may be ulceration of the cornea., The types of fluids that are acceptable include water, milk, and even urine., Fear can simply make things worse and cause the patient to panic. , If you have paracetamol, this is a good painkiller to use. , The attacked eye or eyes will need to be examined to see if there is any damage, such as corneal abrasion.
There may also be a need for the ingestion of antibiotics for a few days to calm any possible bacterial infection.
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