Half of my trackpad does not respond to my finger after getting wet.

I have looked through the forum but I haven't seen anyone facing 'exactly' the same problem as mine. Most of the topics I have seen is about erratic movements of curser or unable to click with the trackpad. Mine problem (at least half of it) is a little different.
I am using a Macbook Pro 13" Late 2011 and have these problems regarding my trackpad:
1) Left half of the trackped is not responding to my finger. I cannot move the cursor. However, clicking works well on these area. But I cannot double click (equivalent to right click on a mouse).
2) The right half also has some problems. "Offen" I experience erratic movements and the cursor jumps to the top of the screen and "sometimes" it does not respond to my finger just like the left half; I cannot move the curser.
I have seen these symptoms since this morning (8 hours ago). I poured water directly to my trackpad last night and I dried it with napkins. Since I was watching movie during that time, I do not know how the trackpad worked after exposure to water.
Since I am out of town, I can send my macbook to service next week. Till then, is there anything I can do to save my trackpad or minimise the damage to other components inside my macbook due to moisture?
Thank you in advance.

It sounds encouraging, as I said, the effects of water are unpredictable but you may have got away with it. I would be inclined to keep a close eye on the situation and make sure you have all your files, photos and music backed up. Then at the first sign of any trouble have the machine checked out professionally.

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