aaron1221

WOW small world, I too had a Pt that was sprayed directly into the face no more than 1 foot away this past weekend. Bear spray is the same product as Pepper spray (OC spray) that the police carry, its just a bit stronger. When we arrived on scene the Pt was supine on the ground flushing his face with a hose yelling for help. His face, eyes, chest and neck where red and flushed. Funny part was he wanted us to put him to sleep. Only treatment we can give is to continue to flush his eyes with saline or the hose. He too complained about burning down his neck and chest as we flushed his eyes it the truck. The reason why the Pt was saying it was burning while in the shower is do to the fact that bear spray as well as pepper spray are an oil-based product. Oil and water do not mix so as the water runs down the Pt, it is carrying the chemicals still causing more burning. The best way to rid the chemical is to wash with baby shampoo. There is a product out there that is made just for decon of pepper spray and works well.