What do you do when you get sprayed with pepper spray?

Question

First aid? Any specific remadies?

Answer 1

Cry like a little bi tch! Flush the area with milk, not water.

Answer 2

Decontamination

General Decontamination

(1) Remove the subject from the contaminated area and establish a verbal rapport.
(2) Expose the subject to fresh air and face him into the wind. Fans or air conditioning units may be used.
(3) Tell the subject to breathe in through the mouth, and out through the nose.
(4) Tell the subject to strobe the eyes (open and close rapidly).
(5) If it is practical before transporting, apply immediate first aid decontamination such as “COOL IT” or small water dispensers such as “FIRST RELIEF”. DO NOT ALLOW THE SUBJECT TO RUB HIS OR HER EYES.
(6) Use of a wet paper towel pressed on the face followed by a dry paper towel has proven to be the most effective way to remove the resin from the skin. They should be applied numerous times until the resin is removed.
(7) Unqualified personnel should not remove contact lenses.
(8) When a viable water source is available, have the subject flush his eyes with copious amounts of cool water. Encourage the subject to force open the eyes in order to flush out the OC.
(9) Have subjects remove contaminated clothing (mission dictating).
(10) DO NOT use any creams, salves, or oils.
(11) DO NOT use any commercial eyewash during the decontamination process.

Recovery

(1) Usually an individual will recover within 1 hour with vast improvements. The eyes should be able to open within 20 to 30 minutes.
(2) Anyone not exhibiting significant improvement after 1 hour should be closely monitored to ensure continued recovery.

First Aid Considerations

OC formulations which exceed 0.60% capsaicin increase the potential for burns, particularly in fair-skinned persons (those who sunburn easily).

Once a subject has been restrained after being sprayed, the user should conduct a Primary Medical survey: Airway, Breathing, and Circulation.

(1) Open the airway;

(2) Check for signs of obstruction in the mouth;

(3) Check for signs of responsiveness.



No person who has been contaminated by OC or any other chemical agent should be left unsupervised for at least two hours after contamination.

Medical personnel should evaluate any person who admits to being under the influence of any drugs or alcohol immediately.

Any person who admits a history of heart problems, lung problems, diabetes, high blood pressure, or any other potentially serious medical condition should be evaluated by medical personnel.

Area Decontamination

OC is biodegradable and does not require special equipment process for decontamination.

(1) With normal ventilation or by using high-speed fans, buildings, rooms, and vehicles can be decontaminated in approximately 1 hour.
(2) Ingredients may be washed down drains.
(3) Blot, exposed surfaces clean with damp rag and non-oil based soap.
(4) Clothes may be laundered as normal with other clothing.

Answer 3

Use cool water and baby shampoo to break down the oil. Pat, don't rub. I've heard that milk works and I know that specific solutions are available to law enforcement that will reduce the discomfort.

But for the most part, your screwed. I've been spray several times. It was required at least once a year at once place I worked.

Just wondering... Why did you get sprayed?

Answer 4

I actaully got pepper spray on my skin once and made the mistake to wash it with water. It actually made it worse! It got absorbed into my skin and made my left arm numb and pain for an entire hour.

Later I found out water actually made it easier for the skin to absorb. Pepper spray can be dissolved into fats and oils, so use detergent and wipe with a clean towel. Then you can safely use water to rinse.

But if it's in the eye...then oh dear, you have to use water.

Answer 5

Take a shower, don't touch or rub your eyes. Don't panic, it can cause shortness of breath and vomiting and you don't want to choke.
Residue can stay on your skin, and a simple rinse will not get it all off. Open your eyes and rinse with clear water, even though its hard to do.

Answer 6

exposure to fresh air preferably a steady breeze (like a fan) and certainly flush for 15 mins with cool water.

Answer 7

Wash your eyes out with clean running water...
That will help cut it. Then it just sort of has to wear off.

Answer 8

The best thing would be whole milk, so the fat absorbs it and carries it away. That's safe for the eyes, too.

Answer 9

Well, I cannot EVER foresee a situation where that could happen.

But if it ever DID--then I guess I deserved it, and I need to suffer it.


Wow....
what a question!

Answer 10

Scream?