Simrad SP60 - REV D, Installation Manual

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Simrad SP60
XII
851-164574 / C
Artificial respiration
1 Kneel besides the victim’s head. Place one
hand under his neck and lift, allowing his
head to fall back. This will lift his tongue
and open the air passage in his throat.
2 Place the palm of the hand on his forehead
to maintain the ”chin-up” position.
3 Using the index finger and thumb of the
same hand, pinch the victim’s nostrils
closed. Open his mouth.
4 Take a deep breath and cover his mouth
with yours. Blow steadily into his lungs to
expand his chest. Remove your mouth
from his to allow the air to escape from his
chest. You should be able to see his chest
deflate.
5 Repeat the ”inflation-deflation” cycle at a
rate of about 12 cycles per minute till the
victim begins to breath normally again.
Combining ECM and artificial
respiration
If you are alone, perform one cycle of
artificial respiration for every five cycles of
ECM. This will be hard work, but keep going.
His life depends on you!
If there are other people available to help, one
should perform the ECM while one performs
the artificial respiration for every five cycles
of ECM. It will be much more efficient with
two people.
Once the victim’s heart is beating and he is
breathing, roll him onto his side and support
him in that position. As consciousness returns
he may vomit, and this will allow any liquid
to drain out of his mouth.
Remove the victim to a hospital as soon as
possible, but do not interrupt the artificial
respiration and ECM cycles till his heart beat
and breathing returns.
If started quickly and performed correctly, the
resuscitation methods described will keep a
sufficient volume of oxygenated blood
flowing trough the victims body to allow full
recovery.
Proficiency in the resuscitation methods can
only be achieved trough training. All
personnel concerned should attend courses on
a regular basis. Remember, someone’s life
could depend on you.
Do you know what to do?