Daily Survival Guide

How to Survive Sports Emergencies:
Hit in the Eye with a Hockey Puck
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1. Place the victim on his or her back.
   Lying with the eye facing up reduces the chance of leaking of the liquid inside the eyeball.


2. Elevate the head slightly.
   Place a folded jacket or towel underneath the victim's head, elevating it slightly above the level of the heart to reduce pressure inside the skull and the eyeball.


3. Apply a cold compress.
   Use a layer of clothing or plastic to prevent skin and tissue from freezing. Avoid pushing or putting pressure on the eye.


4. Offer pain medication.
   Avoid administering aspirin. It may cause excess bleeding, which can be harmful during an eye operation.


5. Get help.
   Tell the emergency operator that you require an emergency room with a qualified ophthalmologist and ear-nose-throat (ENT) surgeon on call.