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Cederroth Eye Wash 2013
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- 2. Why? • Corrosive alkalinesubstances • Corrosive acidic substances • Other corrosive substances • Irritants • Metal shavings / chips • Particles
- 3. Corrosive alkaline substances Frätandealkaliska ämnen • • • • Sodium hydroxide (lye, caustic soda) Potassium hydroxide Sodium carbonate Ammonia • • • • Cement Concrete Lime Some detergents • Alkaline substances penetrate further into the eye’s tissue while acids often cause corrosive injuries on the eye’s outer parts. • Damages caused by alkalis are often more severe and permanent. • Seak medical attention! Rinse also during transportation.
- 4. Corrosive acidic substances Frätandealkaliska ämnen • Hydrochloric acid • Nitric acid • Sulfuric acid (Battery acid) • Acetic acid • Formic acid • Citric acid • Do not penetrate as deep as alkalies, cause corrosive damage in the outer part of the eye. • Damages can often be treated • Seak medical attention!
- 5. Irritants • • • • Many cleaning agents Varnishand paint Glues Dilute acids and bases • Does not cause severe damage to the eye but can be very painful
- 6. Metal shavings • Canget stuck in the eye and cause severe damage, may be difficult to rinse away. • Hot metal can burn onto the eye • Seek medical attention!
- 7. Dust and dirt •Can irritate the eyes • Rinsing may help • Seek medical attention if discomfort persists
- 8. Function of EyeWash fluids • Rinses away • Dilutes • Neutralizes (not all)
- 9. Relation between pHand risk Acidic Neutral Alkaline Human body and eyes = neutral pH Too low pH or too high pH has a corrosive effect on the body and the eyes
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- 11. What is abuffer? • Works as a bumper or shock absorber • A buffer is a solution that can resist a pH change upon the addition of an acidic or basic component • A buffered Eye Wash has a neutralizing effect on splashes of alkalies and acids • Buffer capacity varies at different pH
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- 13. Why Cederroth EyeWash • Cederroths borate buffered Eye Wash has a neutralizing effect on splashes from alkalies and acids. • The effect is generally stronger on splashes of alkalies than on acids. • Alkaline substances often cause more severe and permanent damages than acidic substances. • A buffered Eye Wash gives a higher chance of saving your eyes. • Cederroth Eye Wash is phosphate-free. It can therefore safely be used for rinsing out substances that contains calcium (such as concrete).
- 14. Cederroth Eye Wash •Cederroth Eye Wash is recommended by eye specialists, in a comparative study* of the efficiency of various rinsing solutions on alkaline damages. • Cederroth Eye Wash is proven to be more efficient than ordinary saline solution, on splashes from alkaline and acids. *Rihawi et al., Graefe’s Arch. Clin. Exp. Ophtalmol. (2006) 244:845-854
- 15. Cederroth Eye Wash Functionalityof the bottle • Opens fast and easy – rinsing can begin instantly • Generous flow for efficient rinsing during the first critical phase • Integrated eye cup and dust cover • Size of the bottle is easy to hold • Bottle will empty with no need to squeeze • Shelf life 4,5 years
- 16. Cederroth Eye Wash Flexibleand easy to place • Wall bracket is easy to place near high risk work places even at limited space work places. • Bottle is safely locked in the bracket • Opens automatically when removed from wall bracket • Different storage solutions for different needs Opens with a simple twist
- 17. Every second iscritical • Vital to start rinsing quickly • Generous flow of fluid is important • Low flow may worsen damage • Bottles - supplement to fixed plumbed-in Eye Wash equipment. • When handling corrosive chemicals - provide several bottles and fixed Eye Wash equipment.
- 18. How long rinsingtime? Depends on: - Corrosive substance - Volume and concentration - Temperature - Time passed until rinsing started SWEDEN: AFS 1999:7 - at least 15 min • USA: FDA Code of Federal Regulations Part 21 – at least 20 min • Buffered Eye Wash may shorten the rinsing time needed compared to water or saline.
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- 20. Cederroth Eye WashStation • Hygienic lid protects bottles from dust and dirt • Space for additional products • Supplied with an Adhesive Bandage Dispenser • Clear instructions • Place for 2 bottles (2 x 500 ml) • red dot design award winner
- 21. Cederroth Eye Wash •Buffered Eye Wash bottles in 2 different sizes: – Standard 500 ml – Pocket model 235 ml • • • • Wall bracket Holster for personal Eye Wash in pocket model Eye Wash Case with handle Heating Cabinet
- 22. Cederroth Eye Rinse •Ampoules for rinsing dust and dirt out of your eyes • Not for acute injuries, does not replace Eye Wash • 20 ml single-use ampoules containing saline sodium chloride solution • Comes in 2 different packages – Wall dispenser – Box that fits in the First Aid Station.
- 23. Cederroth Eye &Wound Cleansing Spray • Spray for rinsing and cleansing dust and dirt out of eyes and wounds. • Can be used several times • Sterile to the very last drop • Not for acute eye injuries, does not replace Eye Wash… • …but can be used in stage 2 during transportation to hospital • Provides a soft flow that lasts 5 minutes • Contains 150 ml sterile saline sodium chloride solution, 0.9% NaCl.
- 24. Eye Rinse guide Severeaccidents Minor incidents Corrosive substances/irritants Dust and dirt Dust and dirt Generous flow – buffered Low flow un-buffered Cederroth Eye & Wound Cleansing Spray (REF 726000) Cederroth Eye Rinse (REF 723000 & 724000) Transportation hospital After initial rinsing! Cederroth Eye & Wound Cleansing Spray (REF 726000) Cederroth Eye Wash 500 ml with wall bracket Cederroth Eye Wash 235 ml pocket model
- 25. Remember • Choose FirstAid equipment based on the risks involved • Saline Water not good enough for rinsing the eyes after an accident with corrosive substances • Less is more!
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- 27. Thank you Name Title –First Aid Cederroth AB Industrial Products +46-8-590 96 300 xxxxxx@cederroth.com www.firstaid.cederroth.com