EUROTEL - ITALY
ETL0480TBD
2 ) EMERGENCY RESUSCITATION: EXPIRED AIR METHOD
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If possible, lie the victim on his back, with his head slightly higher than his
feet. Clear the mouth and the throat of any obvious obstruction.
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Kneel on one side of the victim, level with his head. LIFT THE JAW AND
TILT THE HEAD BACK AS FAR AS POSSIBLE. (Figures 1a and 1b).
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One of the following may now happen:
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Breathing may begin and consciousness return.
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Breathing may begin, but consciousness may NOT return. Turn the
victim on his side and ensure that the airway is kept clear.
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Breathing may return, but be NOISY, which means that the airway is
not fully clear. Try to clear the airway.
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IF THERE IS NO SIGN OF BREATHING
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Check that the head is still tilted back.
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Take a deep breath.
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Pinch the victim’s nose and blow firmly into his mouth. As you do, his
chest will RISE (figure 2).
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Turn your head away and take another breath, watching for the chest
to FALL (figure 3).
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Start with four quick deep 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.
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As consciousness returns, the victim will start to breathe on his own and a
‘pink’ color replaces the ‘blue’ look. This is the time to stop resuscitation.
Continue to hold his chin up and so keep the airway clear.
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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.
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In any case it is ESSENTIAL to commence resuscitation WITHOUT DELAY and to send for medical
assistance immediately.
3 ) TREATMENT FOR BURNS
If the victim is also suffering from burns, then, without hindrance to resuscitation, observe the following:
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Do not attempt to remove clothing adhering to the burns.
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If possible, alleviate the pain from the burn part by immersing in cold water.
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If help is available or as soon as resuscitation is no longer required, the wound should be covered
with a DRY clean dressing.
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If help is available or as soon as resuscitation is no longer required, the wound should be covered
with a DRY clean dressing.
October 2002
CMAN0480ENG
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