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2. FOREIGN OBJECTS

3. Foreign objects By the end of this session you will be able to:
recognise when someone has a foreign object in their eye, ear or nose
respond appropriately to someone who has a foreign object in their eye, ear or nose.

4. Foreign objects in the eye
What you should do:
Tell the casualty not to rub their eye
Carefully pour clean water on to the eye
If the foreign object is still on the eye, try to lift it off with a moist swab or tissue
If this does not work, seek medical help.

5. Foreign objects in the ear
What you should do:
If an insect is in the ear, tilt the head and flood the ear with tepid water
Otherwise take the casualty to hospital.

6. Foreign objects in the nose
What you should do:
Tell the casualty to breath through their mouth
Send the casualty to hospital or a walk-in center
Do not try to remove the object.