CTAS 2. A 22-year-old splashes alkali drain cleaner into his eye at work. He has severe pain, blepharospasm, and blurred vision. pH paper reads 12

Question

CTAS 2. A 22-year-old splashes alkali drain cleaner into his eye at work. He has severe pain, blepharospasm, and blurred vision. pH paper reads 12 after EMS saline rinse. Visual acuity is difficult to assess. What is the most appropriate next step?

Accepted Answer

Immediate copious irrigation until pH normalizes

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Patch the eye tightly

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CT orbit before eye treatment

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Topical antibiotic before irrigation

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Delay irrigation for ophthalmology

Chemical eye injury — RCPSC EM MCQ

CTAS 2. A 22-year-old splashes alkali drain cleaner into his eye at work. He has severe pain, blepharospasm, and blurred vision. pH paper reads 12 after EMS saline rinse. Visual acuity is difficult to assess. What is the most appropriate next step?