Your patient is a 10-year-old boy who was exposed to a dry chemical powder and is complaining of severe pain at the site of contact on both of his hands. There is no decontamination shower on site. Which of the following actions would be the best way to manage this situation?
a. Brush away as much of the powder as possible and then have the patient hold his hands under running water from a faucet or garden hose.
b. Have the fire department connect to a hydrant and spray the patient down from head to toe.
c. Brush away as much powder as possible and then pour a bottle of sterile saline solution over the patient's hands.
d. Brush away the powder and then bandage the patient's hands in a position of function.
Answer: a
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