R.V.R. Elettronica HC3, Manual

Page: 8 / 64

HC3 - Technical and Maintenance Manual
R.V.R. Elettronica S.r.l. (Bo) Pag. 8
Treatment of electrical Shock
1) If victim is not responsive follow the A-B-C's of basic life support.
PLACE VICTIM FLAT ON HIS BACK ON A HARD SURFACE
A AIRWAY B BREATHING
IF UNCONSCIOUS, IF NOT BREATHING,
OPEN AIRWAY BEGIN ARTIFICIAL
BREATHING
LIFT UP NECK, TILT HEAD,
PUSH FOREHEAD BACK, PINCH NOSTRILS,
CLEAR OUT MOUTH IF NECESSARY, MAKE AIRTIGHT SEAL,
OBSERVE FOR BREATHING. 4 QUICK FULL BREATHS.
REMEMBER MOUTH TO MOUTH
RESUSCITATION MUST BE
COMMENCED AS SOON AS
POSSIBLE.
C CIRCULATION
CHECK CAROTID PULSE DEPRESS STERNUM 1 1/2" TO 2"
IF PULSE ABSENT, APPROX. 80 SEC. : ONE RESCUER, 15 COMPRESSIONS,
BEGIN ARTIFICIAL 2 QUICK BREATHS.
CIRCULATION
APPROX. 60 SEC. : TWO RESCUERS, 5 COMPRESSIONS,
1 BREATH
NOTE: DO NOT INTERRUPT RHYTHM OF COMPRES-
SIONS WHEN SECOND PERSON IS GIVING BREATH.
Call for medical assistance as soon as possible.
2) If victim is responsive.
a. Keep them warm.
b. Keep them as quiet as possible.
c. Loosen their clothing (a reclining position is recommended).