NEUROLOGY
SURGERY
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Question
[CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
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An initial treatment for a splash injury to the eye would be ____
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irrigation with normal saline
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irrigation
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saline
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irrigation with water
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -irrigation – the doctor or ophthalmologist will first flush your eyes, even if you’ve already flushed them yourself. In most cases, prompt and thorough rinsing of the eye (with saline or fresh water) dramatically reduces the risk of injury and long-term damage.
Detailed explanation-2: -Flush your eye with water. Use clean, lukewarm tap water for at least 20 minutes. Use whichever of these approaches is quickest: Get into the shower and aim a gentle stream of water on your forehead over your affected eye. Or direct the stream on the bridge of your nose if both eyes are affected.
Detailed explanation-3: -Irrigating fluid (normal saline or clean water at room temperature)
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