NHS Guidance on Acid Attacks

7th September 2017

NHS England and leading clinicians/burns specialists have published first aid guidance and information about treatment following an acid attack. Acid attacks can lead to lasting injuries. Acting quickly and carefully to Report, Remove and Rinse can help reduce the impact for victims.
REPORT: dial 999
REMOVE: contaminated clothing carefully
RINSE: immediately in running water

NHS Guidance – Acid and Chemical Burns

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NHS Guidance on Acid Attacks

Hospitals

Home Support

Hospitals

Home Support

Funded by Dan’s Fund for Burns

http://www.adultburnsupportuk.org info@adultburnsupportuk.org

NHS Guidance on Acid Attacks

Hospitals

Home Support

Hospitals

Home Support

http://www.adultburnsupportuk.org
info@adultburnsupportuk.org