Figure 4-4. Dressing secured over uninjured eye.
CAUTION:
Do not attempt to replace eyeball in its socket, more harm or injury could
be done, to include blindness. Replacement is only done by a
physician. Detachment of the retina may result from such injury if
patient is not kept quiet and on his back.
NOTE:
Remember to include information regarding patient's use of contact lenses, if
appropriate.
NOTE:
If patient wears glasses, evacuate them with the patient, even if broken.
NOTE:
Transport patient with eye injury on his back, with head elevated and
immobilized.
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