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'[�should be continued for intervals varying from 1-4 11 curs depending on pain and t}1ci app�4rance of the burn. Avoid freezing the tissues. Benzalkonium chloride and alohcl solutions should no be used around the eyes since they may cause irritation and damage. Calcium Gluconate Gel (2.5'/) - Topically applied gel raust be rubbed in continuously til pain has completely subsided. Calcium gluconate gel should riot be used until after �tlhorough and complete washing of the skin with water, Calcium Gluconate Topical Injections - When there is evidence of skin penetration as in second or third degree burns, a 5% calcium gluconate solution (the standard ami)ule is 107. for intravenous use) is mixed with a 2% xylocaine solution and is injected by in- filterating Che skin and subcutaneous tissues in the same manner as the injection of a local anesthetic subcutaneously. Care should be taken to avoid over-dosing with calcium. All skin which has been exposed should be infiltrated including up to 1/4 inch around the area. This may prevent the development of severe burns. Burns around the fingernail may require splitting the nail from the distal end in order to relieve pain and facilitate drainage prior to soaking wit1.Z orze of Cite above raeu- tioned solutions. Topical Applications - After admi.nstering first aid, routine burn treatment including A&1) Ointment, topical steroid cream, or ointment may be applied. Surgical Excision - 1=ediate excision of small areas burned with concentrated solu- tiotls of 17 may prevent a painful, slcra healing burn. Pri+n-ry closure after excision or skin grafting if indicated, may prcraicie more rapid healing and less scarring. Eve Contact: Apply first aid measures as described and a specialist should be consulted inu,ediately VADor Inhalation: Apply first aid mer+sures . When in doubt, victim should be hospitalized and a.>sarved for signs of pulmonaryedema or onccir respiratory di_sLress_ T-he hospital.izatinn should cover a 48-hour period minimum anu treatment with bronchial dilators . Syste:aic steroids and antibiotics may be used as required, Ingestion : Apply first aid measures as described. Gastric lavage with lime water or milk may be performed by a physician only. Do not induce vomiting.