Instructions Manual
High-pressure piston pumps
XLT IEX – XLT HT IEX series
Cod. doc. M.I.XLTIEX-XLTHTIEX
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3.9.1
What to do if someone needs First Aid
a)
call for help (emergency services);
b)
assess the situation of the injured person and check their vital signs;
c)
stop any bleeding;
d)
protect any wounds or burns;
e)
ensure the injured person is not at risk of further injury;
f)
do not take any initiative, such as giving the injured person something to drink, moving him, attempting to treat a sprain
or fracture etc, as this may do more harm than good.
3.9.2
Emergency phone call
First aid is most effective when professional help is able to reach the injured person as soon as possible.
Therefore, it is important that the person who arrives on the scene first, calls the emergency services without delay and indicates
the following clearly:
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the address of the scene of the accident (or illness);
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the number of injured (or ill) people;
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the possible cause of the event;
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the vital signs of the injured person; specify if he or she is conscious and is breathing normally.
It is always advisable to state at the end of the call:
your own name and a telephone number where you can be reached;
someone should wait outside the company for the emergency services to arrive (for example at the porter’s office)
Calling the emergency services is top priority. Follow any instructions you receive from the emergency staff to ensure the injured
person gets the best possible assistance.
3.9.3
Sprains and breaks
Treating sprains and breaks:
immobilise the affected limb in the same position it is in after the trauma using a splint or bandage and trying to reduce the pain
felt by the injured person but do not attempt any dangerous manoeuvres. Apply an ice pack or other similar system.
If the broken bone is exposed, cover the injury with sterile gauze, after applying compression to the specific points to stop bleeding.
Bruises, crushing:
If the extremities of a upper or lower limb (fingers, hands, feet, etc.) have been bruised and/or crushed, first hold the injured part
under (cold) running water and then apply an ice pack; check if there are any cuts/bleeding and disinfect the affected area, if
necessary.
3.9.4
Bleeding
Stop any bleeding by applying pressure directly on the bleeding area using a sterile gauze pad, raise the limb and apply a tourniquet
upstream to the bleeding
Treating superficial wounds:
expose and wash the wound with care to clean it, disinfect it with saline solution and cover with sterile gauze before bandaging;
make sure you do not wrap the bandage too tightly and stop circulation
Treating deep wounds:
protecting yourself from any risk of infection is a priority so wear gloves and a face mask to avoid spray; press directly down on the
cut or other pressure points until the bleeding stops or the ambulance arrives; call the emergency services (the number varies from
country to country) and inform them you are trying to stop arterial bleeding.
You should only attempt to treat the injury after the bleeding has stopped.
Do NOT use cotton-wool, denatured alcohol or antibiotic powder to disinfect a wound.
Always wear surgical gloves for protection against bodily fluids.
