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Normal saline IV bag connected to a Nasal Cannula set. Then you place the prongs of the Nasal Cannula over the bridge of the nose to irrigate both eyes at the same time.
Broken glass in eyes?
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Or you can connect the NasCan to a squirt cap for a bottle of irrigation solution. Some bottles have a hook on the bottom, such as those produced by Aqualite. Others, just use heavy tape and hook it to either the IV hanger or a ceiling bar.
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I would defnitely NOT irrigate the eye, this would cause more movement of the glass causing corneal abrasions and laccerations. I would remove large pieces from the outside area and lightly cover both eyes.
These patients need to have fluorscoped performed and slit lamp to determine if globe laccerations are involved.
Flooding the eye only causes the eye to blink, and move thus potentially causing more damage.
After inital exam chances are they will refer to opthmalogist for more in-depth exam...
Be safe,
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These patients need to have fluorscoped performed and slit lamp to determine if globe laccerations are involved.
Flooding the eye only causes the eye to blink, and move thus potentially causing more damage.
After inital exam chances are they will refer to opthmalogist for more in-depth exam...
Be safe,
R/R 911