| Front | What are the 3 important guidelines to follow when treating penetrating eye injuries? |
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| Back | The 3 guidelines for this situation are: 1) Never exert pressure on or manipulate it in any way. 2) If any part of the eye is exposed, gently apply a moist, sterile dressing to prevent drying. 3) Cover the injured eye with a protective metal eye shield, cup, or sterile dressing. |
Tags: 25, face, injuries, neck
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