RVR Solar VJ1000, User Manual

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VJ1000
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3.1.2 If victim is responsive
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Keep them warm
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Keep them as quiet as possible
• 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 (Cleansed available cloth article).
• 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.
• 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 (1st and 2nd degree)
• 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.
• Apply clean dry dressing if necessary.
• Treat victim for shock as required.
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Arrange transportation to a hospital as quickly as possible
• If arms or legs are affected keep them elevated.
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