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User Manual
Rev. 1.0L - 16/05/01
3. First Aid
The personnel employed in the installation, use and maintenance of the device,
shall be familiar with theory and practice of first aid.
3.1
Treatment of electrical shocks
3.1.1
If victim is not responsive
follow the A-B-C's of basic life support
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Place victim flat on his backon a hard surface.
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Open airway: lift up neck, push forehead back
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clear out mouth if necessary and observe for breathing
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if not breathing, begin artificial breathing (Figure 2): tilt head, pinch nostrils,
make airtight seal, four quick full breaths. Remember mouth to mouth
resuscitation must be commenced as soon as possible
Figure 1
Figure 2
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Check carotid pulse (Figura 3); if pulse is absent, begin artificial circulation
(Figura 4) depressing sternum 1 1/2" TO 2" (Figure 5).
Figura 3
Figura 4
Figura 5
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APPROX. 80 SEC. : ONE RESCUER, 15 COMPRESSIONS
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APPROX. 60 SEC.: TWO RESCUERS, 5 COMPRESSIONS, 1 BREATH
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DO NOT INTERRUPT RHYTHM OF COMPRESSIONS WHEN SECOND
PERSON IS GIVING BREATH
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Call for medical assistance as soon as possible.
