Topical Chemical Burn 

Clinical Management Options

EMT-B

• Place in position of comfort • Oxygen target SpO2 92% – 96%   • Remove as much chemical as possible If dry chemical, brush as much off as possible If wet chemical, wash of as much as possible

Paramedic

• Consider obtaining an EKG

Pearls

• Early decontamination is the most important step. 
• For any ingestions of substances capable of burns (ie, drano), do a brief evaluation of the mouth to assess for irritation. Transport immediately and consider early airway intervention if the patient develops stridor, difficult maintaining secretions.