Citation

Watts MT, Mulira A. Arch. Emerg. Med. 1989; 6(2): 149-152.

Affiliation

Department of Ophthalmology, Alexandra Hospital, Redditch, England.

Copyright

(Copyright © 1989, BMJ Publishing Group)

DOI

unavailable

PMID

2742670

PMCID

PMC1285585

Abstract

The introduction of a hand-held drench hose into a district general hospital accident and emergency department, for the emergency irrigation of chemically injured eyes is reported. The hose is described, together with the technique of irrigation. The advantages that a high-flow, low pressure system affords over conventional irrigation methods are discussed. The system appears to offer a simple, immediately available, effective tool for emergency eye care, which is suitable for use by a variety of personnel.

Language: en