A 30-year-old male sustains flash burns to both eyes from an arc welding accident. He is in severe pain with bilateral blepharospasm and photophobia. ...

Question

A 30-year-old male sustains flash burns to both eyes from an arc welding accident. He is in severe pain with bilateral blepharospasm and photophobia. What is the immediate pre-hospital management?

Accepted Answer

Copious irrigation with normal saline or sterile water for at least 20 minutes

Answer

Application of topical anaesthetic drops (tetracaine) and referral

Answer

Application of antibiotic eye ointment

Answer

Patching both eyes closed

Answer

Irrigation with sodium bicarbonate solution

uk-dipimc MCQ (SBA): Eye Burns

A 30-year-old male sustains flash burns to both eyes from an arc welding accident. He is in severe pain with bilateral blepharospasm and photophobia. What is the immediate pre-hospital management?