A patient arrives via helicopter transport after being splashed with an industrial chemical leading to significant chemical burns on the arms and torso. What is the most appropriate immediate action to take with this patient?
Perform continuous irrigation of the affected areas with copious amounts of water.
Cover the burned areas with dry, sterile dressings and transport as needed.
Apply neutralizing agents specific to the chemical involved.
Administer intravenous fluids and monitor for systemic toxicity.
The correct answer is to perform continuous irrigation of the affected areas with copious amounts of water. This action helps to dilute and remove the chemical from the skin, reducing the potential for further damage. Immediate removal of contaminated clothing is also part of initial management but follows starting irrigation if it was not done already at the scene. Covering with dry sterile dressings is useful after irrigation. The use of neutralizing agents is generally not recommended as they can cause further chemical reactions or injuries.
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