RADIOBEACON TRANSMITTER
ND500II (125 WATT) DOUBLE SIDEBAND - NO VOICE
Safety (Page 2)
15 September 2003
GENERAL RULES FOR TREATMENT FOR BURNS, BLEEDING, AND SHOCK
1.
After casualty has revived, treat for injuries and shock.
2.
Reassure casualty.
3.
Try to make him comfortable.
4.
Keep him reasonably warm but do not apply heat.
5.
If thirsty, liquids may be given but no alcohol (no liquids should be given in cases of severe burns).
6.
Treat burns or wounds. Infection danger in treating burns or wounds is very great so ensure hands are
clean and do not handle affected areas more than necessary.
7.
Do not apply salves, grease, etc. to burns.
8.
Do not remove burned clothing which adheres to the skin or break blisters.
9.
Cover the burn with a dry sterile dressing, piece of sheeting, etc.
10. Bandage lightly over blisters where care must be taken to cover and not to break.
11. If severe bleeding of wound, elevate affected area, except in the case of a fracture.
12. Expose wound and apply pressure.
13. Apply dressing, pad and bandage.
14. For burns and bleeding, immobilize injured part using splints if necessary and keep patient in restful
position during removal to hospital or expert medical attention.
15. In all cases, send for medical aid immediately.
