R.V.R. Elettronica HC3, Manual

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HC3 - Technical and Maintenance Manual
R.V.R. Elettronica S.r.l. (Bo) Pag. 9
FIRST-AID
Personnel engaged in the installation, operation,
maintenance or servicing of this equipment are urged
to become familiar with first-aid theory and practices.
The following information is not intended to be a
complete first-aid procedure, it is brief and is only
to be used as a reference. It is the duty of all
personnel using the equipment to be prepared to give
adequate Emergency First Aid and thereby prevent
avoidable loss of life.
Treatment of electrical Burns
1) Extensive burned and broken skin.
a. Cover area with clean sheet or cloth.
(Cleanest available cloth article).
b. Do not break blisters, remove tissue, remove adhered particles of
clothing, or apply any salve or ointment.
c. Treat victim for shock as required.
d. Arrange transportation to a hospital as quickly as possible
e. If arms or legs are affected keep them elevated.
NOTE
If medical help will not be available within an hour and the victim is conscious
and not vomiting, give him a weak solution of salt and soda: 1 level teaspoonful
of salt and 1/2 level teaspoonful of baking soda to each quart of water (neither
hot or cold).
Allow victim to sip slowly about 4 ounces (half a glass) over a period of 15
minutes.
Discontinue fluid if vomiting occurs (Do not give alcohol).
2) Less severe burns - (1st & 2nd degree)
a. Apply cool (not ice cold) compresses using the cleanest available
cloth article.
b. Do not break blisters, remove tissue, remove adhered
particles of clothing, or apply salve or ointment.
c. Apply clean dry dressing if necessary.
d. Treat victim for shock as required.
e. Arrange transportation to a hospital as quickly as possible.
f. If arms or legs are affected keep them elevated.