2. LLeeaarrnniinngg OOuuttccoommeess
• Identify conditions affecting the:
• eyes
• ears
• nose.
• Explain the action to take when
conditions are identified.
Trg03~Mod7 EXTREMITY TRAUMA 2
3. EEYYEE IINNJJUURRIIEESS
Blow to the eye – check for injuries to the
eyeball, injuries to the eye socket and
Associated injuries to the head and neck
Do not remove any embedded foreign objects
Clean any cuts to prevent infection
Use gloves
Wash hands
Check vision – PEARL
Seek medical help if required
Trg03~Mod7 EXTREMITY TRAUMA 3
4. EEYYEE IINNJJUURRIIEESS ((SSEERRIIOOUUSS))
Keep the child still and gently hold a soft sterile
dressing over the injured eye (this can be
carefully bandaged in place if required)
Ask the child to close their good eye to avoid
movement of the injured eye (if necessary
bandage the good eye)
Reassurance of the child is essential and if both
eyes have been covered DO NOT leave them
unattended
Take the child to hospital or dial 999 if necessary
Trg03~Mod7 EXTREMITY TRAUMA 4
5. EEyyee IInnjjuurriieess CChheemmiiccaallss
Wash with copious (lots) of clean
water ensuring the water runs away
from the good eye
Dial 999
Check COSHH if available
Trg03~Mod7 EXTREMITY TRAUMA 5
