"One year old in the sound of firecrackers", fireworks and firecrackers are set off during the Spring Festival, which is a traditional folk custom in our country. The "crackling" sound of firecrackers brings excitement and festivity, but the dangers that come with it cannot be ignored. Friends, pay attention! The eyes are exposed organs of the human body and are extremely susceptible to injury! Correct treatment of eye trauma at the first time can effectively avoid further aggravation of damage and buy time for professional treatment. This knowledge of first aid treatment of eye trauma, collect it quickly!
How to deal with firecrackers and eye injuries correctly?
Urgent treatmentCover the wound with clean gauze or a handkerchief, gently cover the injured eye (wound), and rush to the nearest regular ophthalmology institution as soon as possible. Never cover the wound with a tissue.
Three taboos and one suitability1. Avoid "washing the eyes" to increase the possibility of infection; 2. Do not "press the eyeball hard", under pressure, the contents of the injured eye may fall out, if there is eye bleeding, you can use clean gauze to stop the bleeding; 3. Do not "smear any drug", the use of unsuitable drugs may increase the difficulty; 4. It is advisable to "seek medical treatment nearby", and should go to the nearest formal medical institution for treatment in time to avoid delaying the condition.
How are other eye injuries managed?
Intraocular foreign bodyWhen foreign objects such as dust and flying insects enter the eyes, symptoms such as redness, itching, and tearing usually occur. Solution:: Do not rub your eyes at this time to prevent foreign bodies from rolling and damaging your eyes. The eyelids can be pulled forward to allow tears or water to wash away the foreign body, or they can be rinsed with saline or antibiotic eye drops, and if the symptoms are not relieved, they can be sent to the hospital for treatment by an ophthalmologist as soon as possible.
Chemical eye burnsIn daily life, if nail polish, glue and other substances get into the eye and cause eye redness, pain, tears, etc., it is a chemical eye burn. Solution:: It is necessary to immediately rinse with a large amount of running water for at least 30 minutes, and at the same time cooperate with the eyeball to remove the chemicals that enter the eye as much as possible, and then go to the hospital ophthalmology department for further examination and treatment to avoid corneal perforation and even blindness.
Eye contusionWhen you are injured by a ball ball during sports or accidentally hit by a cabinet or door frame while doing housework, it is a blunt force injury. Solution:: Blunt trauma of the eyeball has no obvious wound, depending on the location of the injury, the manifestations are different, generally there will be eye symptoms such as redness, swelling and pain of the eyelids, subconjunctival hemorrhage, etc., and ice should be given immediately for 15 minutes to reduce pain and swelling. If you have blurred vision, obstruction of vision, difficulty moving your eyes, double vision, etc., which may be bleeding in the eyeball or other injuries such as retinal detachment, you should immediately go to a regular hospital for eye examination.
Beijing Huaxia People's Eye HospitalTips: When setting off fireworks, it is recommended to wear safety equipment such as goggles, flame-proof gloves, and long-distance igniters. Goggles are a magic weapon for outdoor activities during the Spring Festival, while enjoying the holiday, protect the windows of the soul, and equip the eyes with a "fuse" when carrying out outdoor entertainment activities to meet a brighter future.
References: [1] Tang Xinhua, "First Aid and Nursing for 58 Cases of Eye Trauma Caused by Firecrackers**" [CLC Number] R779 1 [Document Identification Code] B [Article Number] 1674—3806(2014)08—0764—03doi:10 3969 j issn 1674—3806 2014 08 30[2]Li Zonghan, "Clinical Analysis of Eye Trauma Caused by Fireworks", China Medical Innovation, 2013, 13, DOI: 103969/j.issn.1674-4985.2013.13.067