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Chemical Injuries of the Eye by Kwok, Jason M.; Chew, Hall F. is a Health Professions article available to read on EtoBox.
What is Chemical Injuries of the Eye about?
Chemical injuries involving the eye account for 11.5%-22.1% of ocular trauma. They occur primarily in industrial and agricultural settings. 1,2 2 Early treatment with irrigation is key Irrigation with isotonic solutions (e.g., normal saline and lactated Ringer solution) or clean water should be started immediately after chemical exposure and continued until the patient arrives at the hospital. In hospital, irrigation is continued until the pH of the ocular surface is close to 7. The level of pH is measured by exposing the affected ocular tissue to pH indicators like universal paper and should be rechecked at regular time intervals after irrigation to confirm stability. 2,3 A change in pH can signify the presence of retained particulate chemicals, which may be missed if eyelid eversion is not performed. 3 The extent of chemical injury is often dependent on the agent Injuries caused by alkaline agents occur more frequently and are usually more severe than those caused by acidic agents. 2 A higher index of suspicion should be employed when assessing injuries caused by alkaline agents because potent alkalis can perforate the cornea in less than 15 seconds (e.g., ammonia and lye). 2,3 4
Who reads Chemical Injuries of the Eye?
It is typically read by researchers, students, and practitioners in Health Professions.
- Author
- Kwok, Jason M.; Chew, Hall F.
- Publisher
- Canadian Medical Association; Joule Inc.; Canadian Medical Association/Association Medical Canadienne (ISSN 0820-3946)
- Published
- 2019
- Language
- EN
- Field
- Health Professions (Health Sciences)