How to handle when the body is exposed to acid

Acid burns are less common, but when they occur, they can cause unpredictable consequences. Some quick treatments when the unfortunate body comes in contact with acid will help you avoid at least the pain and sequelae left behind.

Acid is a very dangerous chemical that can injure the skin in small quantities, not only makes it difficult for inhalers to breathe, acid vapors produce toxic reactions. Harm in lung damage. Victims of acid burns if not treated properly will cause serious skin infections , even death .

Acid burns cause unpredictable consequences on the skin.

According to a recent small experiment, acid can cause skin damage in just 5 seconds, although there are now many treatments to regenerate the skin from acid burns but if the burn is deep, even if it is Creating is still difficult to be as original.

To overcome the acid-induced consequences, there are a few tips to follow:

1. Spray cold water on the burned area for at least 20 minutes, if it still hurts, continue to spray water to make sure the acid on the skin has been washed.
2. Tear off all the clothes that have acid on it, while spraying the water gently remove the clothes , avoid peeling directly because it is easy to peel off the skin and hurt the burned area.
3. Cover the burned area with a clean dressing and dry, sterile gauze to make sure the wound will not be infected.
4. Note, during the first aid, do not use bare hands , otherwise you will be an indirect victim of acid.
5. During first aid call immediately or move to the nearest medical facility for prompt treatment.
6. If the affected area is the eye, it is necessary to quickly wash the eyes with water, can open the eyes in the sink or blink many times while washing gently with the direct discharge hose.
7. If the victim is a child, put the baby in the bath and tilt the head and gently spray water into the bridge of the nose between the eyes for at least 20 minutes.

Besides, you should also pay attention to avoid the following:

1. There is no need to try to remove clothes because this can hurt the victim, if it hurts, use painkillers.
2. Do not soak the wound in water because it will be very susceptible to infection.
3. Do not use yarns because the fibers from the cloth will stick to the wound,
4. Do not apply a wound with cold stone because it is very easy to damage the skin more severely, do not crush the water balloons on the burn area.
5. Must give artificial respiration if the victim shows signs of weak breathing, shallow breathing and breathing stops.
6. Avoiding possible exposure to acids, if required, must wear adequate protective equipment including masks, eyeglasses, clothing, gloves .
7. If anyone intends to take revenge with acid, be prepared to face at least 5 to 15 years of imprisonment for the actions of destroying others, never waste your youth and time just for a momentary thought!