A student in a science lab has had an unknown chemical splashed into her eye. After assessing the airway, breathing, and circulation, the EMT would immediately:

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The immediate action that the EMT should take if a student in a science lab has had an unknown chemical splashed into her eye is to flush the eye with copious amounts of tap water. This should be done for at least 20 minutes to remove the chemical from the eye and prevent further damage. Other options such as examining the pupils and structures of the eye for damage, identifying the chemical and whether or not a neutralizing solution can be used, or covering both eyes with sterile dressing and providing rapid transport to the hospital can be done after the initial flushing of the eye.

A Student in a Science Lab Has Had an Unknown