What To Do In Case Of Acid Attack

What should one do in the case of acid attack? This question has become very important, not only because many aggrieved individuals resort to this lethal way of settling scores, but also because there aren’t prior notice that victims may be be dealing with case of acid attack.

What then should be done, to mitigate the risk?

Here are antidotes excerpted from NHS:

1. The first desirability is to call the police or medical personnel, but whether or not these are handy, carefully remove contaminated clothing to avoid contact with any part of the skin including the eyes
2. Try as much as possible not to use the touch any other part of the body with the contaminated clothing.
3. use gloves or other protective materials to cover hands and, if possible, carefully cut away clothing such as T-shirts, rather than pulling them off over the head READ ALSO: Acid Attack That Changed A Man’s Entire Life, Opening His Family To Ridicule
4. in the case of acid attack, do not wipe the skin as this may spread contamination
5. if the chemical is dry, brush it off the skin
6. Rinse the affected area continuously with clean water as soon as possible
7. It is advisable to let the water run off the affected area
8. Do not attempt to rub off or wipe away the affected area
9. Continue to douse water on the affected area
10. Seek medical attention immediately