R.V.R. Elettronica PTRL-NV/S3, Technical Manual

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R.V.R. ELETTRONICA S.r.l. (BO) Pag. 9
PTRLNV/S3 - Technical and Maintenance Manual
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.