R.V.R. Elettronica PJ20KPS-C, User'S & Technical Manual

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ELETTRONICA
Rev. 1.2 23/07/2012
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User & Technical Manual
PJ20KPS-C/PJ25KPS-C
3.1.2 If victim is responsive
• Keep them warm
• Keep them as quiet as possible
• Loosen their clothing (a reclining position is recommended)
• Call for medical help as soon as possible
3.2 Treatment of electrical Burns
3.2.1 Extensive burned and broken skin
• Cover area with clean sheet or cloth
• Do not break blisters, remove tissue, remove adhered particles of clothing, or apply
any salve or ointment.
• Treat victim for shock as required.
• Arrange transportation to a hospital as quickly as possible.
• If arms or legs are affected keep them elevated
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
3.2.2 Less severe burns
• Apply cool (not ice cold) compresses using the cleansed available cloth article.
• Do not break blisters, remove tissue, remove adhered particles of clothing, or apply
salve or ointment.
• Apply clean dry dressing if necessary.
• Treat victim for shock as required.
• Arrange transportation to a hospital as quickly as possible
• If arms or legs are affected keep them elevated.