What are the home first aid measures for fireworks/firecracker injury?

Submitted by april2011 on December 13, 2011 - 15:20
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Home First aid remedies:

1. For skin exposure, bathe the patient using alkaline soap (perla/ivory)

2. If ingested, give egg whites (raw) immediately.

              Adult: 8-12

              Children: 6-8

3. Bring the patient to the nearest hospital or refer the patient to the nearest Poison Control Center.

 

Specific precautionary measure:

1. DO NOT GIVE OILS.

2. DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING OR DO GASTRIC LAVAGE.

3. AVOID OXYGEN, UNLESS INTUBATED; IT MAY TRIGGER EXPLOSION.

 

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