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209298 - DVE5000 Technical Operation Handbook - CL140042
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FIRST AID
FIRST AID IN CASE OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT TOUCH THE VICTIM WITH YOUR BARE HANDS until the circuit is broken. SWITCH OFF. If this is not possible,
PROTECT YOURSELF with DRY insulating material and pull the victim clear of the conductor.
If breathing has stopped, indicated by unconsciousness, lack of respiratory movements and a
`blue` look to cheeks, lips, ears and nails, START RESUSCITATION AT ONCE.
EMERGENCY RESUSCITATION - THE EXPIRED AIR METHOD
(Approved by the Royal Life Saving Society)
1. If possible, lie the victim on his back with his head slightly higher than his feet. Clear
the mouth and throat of any obvious obstruction.
2. Kneel on one side of the victim, level with his head. LIFT THE JAW AND TILT THE
HEAD BACK AS FAR AS POSSIBLE (Figs. 1a and 1b)
3. One of the following may happen:
(a) breathing may begin and consciousness return.
(b) breathing may begin but consciousness NOT return. Turn the victim on his
side and ensure that the airway is kept clear.
(c) breathing may return but be NOISY which means that the airway is not fully
clear. Try to the clear the airway.
4. IF THERE IS NO SIGN OF BREATHING:
(a) Check that the head is still tilted back.
(b) Take a deep breath.
(c) Pinch the victim’s nose and blow firmly into his mouth (Fig. 2). As you do, the
chest will RISE.
(d) Turn your head away and take another breath, watching for the chest to FALL
(Fig. 3).
5. Start with four quick breaths and then continue with one breath every five seconds
(i.e. 12 times a minute). This should be continued until the victim revives or a
doctor certifies death.
6. As consciousness returns the victim will start to breathe on his own, and a `pink`
colour replaces the `blue` look: this is the time to stop resuscitation Continue to
hold his chin up and so keep the airway clear.
7. In the case of injuries to the mouth, it may be necessary to use mouth-to-nose
resuscitation. Seal the victim’s mouth with your cheek and blow firmly into his nose,
proceeding as above.
8. In the case of severe facial injuries it may be necessary to do a manual method of artificial respiration (Silvester-
Brosch or Holger Nielsen). Briefly, these methods apply compression to the ribcage with the victim lying on his
back (S-B) or face down (H.N.) with associated movement of his arms up and out. The cycle of movement should
take about five seconds, i.e. the normal breathing phase.
9.Whatever the method, it is ESSENTIAL to commence resuscitation WITHOUT DELAY and to send for medical
assistance immediately.
TREATMENT FOR BURNS
If the victim is also suffering from burns, then, without hindrance to resuscitation, observe the following:
(a) DO NOT ATTEMPT TO REMOVE CLOTHING ADHERING TO THE BURN.
(b) If possible alleviate the pain from the burnt part by immersing in cold water.
(c) If help as available or as soon as resuscitation is no longer required the wound should be covered with a DRY
clean dressing.
(d) Oil or grease in any form should not be applied.
(e) If severely burnt, get the victim to hospital immediately.
Further details of charts and books on emergency resuscitation may be obtained from:
The Royal Life Saving Society, 14 Devonshire Street, Portland Place, London, W1N 2AT
