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Management principles include:

 Removal of residual chemicals:

Remove contaminated clothing

Irrigate with copious amount of water

for at least 30 minutes. pH paper is used

to assess effectiveness of dilution

 Protect patient from hypothermia during

irrigation and pooling of chemicals under

the patient

 Protect yourself from contaminant by

wearing gloves, aprons, protective face

masks