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User Manual
Rev. 1.1 - 23/06/05
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clear out mouth if necessary and observe for
breathing
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if not breathing, begin artificial breathing
(
Figura 2
): tilt head, pinch nostrils, make
airtight seal, four quick full breaths. Remember
mouth to mouth resuscitation must be
commenced as soon as possible.
Figura 2
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Check carotid pulse (
Figura 3
); if pulse is
absent, begin artificial circulation (
Figura 4
)
depressing sternum (
Figura 5
).
Figure 3
Figure 4
Figure 5
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In case of only one rescuer, 15 compressions
alternated to two breaths.
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If there are two rescuers, the rythm shall be
of one brath each 5 compressions.
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Do not interrupt the rythm of compressions
when the second person is giving breath.
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Call for medical assistance as soon as
possible.
3.1.2
If victim is responsive
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Keep them warm.
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Keep them as quiet as possible.
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Loosen their clothing (a reclining position is
recommended).
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Call for medical help as soon as possible.
3.2
Treatment of electrical Burns
3.2.1
Extensive burned and broken skin
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Cover area with clean sheet or cloth.
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Do not break blisters, remove tissue, remove
adhered particles of clothing, or apply any
salve or ointment.
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Treat victim for shock as required.
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Arrange transportation to a hospital as quickly
as possible.
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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
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Apply cool (not ice cold) compresses using
the cleansed available cloth article.
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Do not break blisters, remove tissue, remove
adhered particles of clothing, or apply salve
or ointment.
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Apply clean dry dressing if necessary.
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Treat victim for shock as required.
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Arrange transportation to a hospital as quickly
as possible.
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If arms or legs are affected keep them
elevated.
