MONDAY, MARCH 25

HOW TO SURVIVE SPORTS EMERGENCIES:
HIT IN THE EYE WITH A HOCKEY PUCK

1 Place the victim on his or her back. Lying with the eye facing up reduces the chance of leakage of the liquid inside the eyeball.

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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-nosethroat (ENT) surgeon on call.