HD Manual Arc Welders
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5.1 Resuscitation
Efficient resuscitation requires training which is available from the St John’s Ambulance
Association, Red Cross and other sources.
1 Don’t become a victim. Switch off power if
possible. If not, remove victim from contact,
using some insulating material.
2 If unconscious, place victim on their side and
clear vomit and other foreign matter from mouth.
Check for breathing by look, listen and feel. If
not breathing, commence expired air
resuscitation (E.A.R.). This should take no
longer than 3 or 4 seconds.
3 Place victim flat on their back on a hard surface,
open airway - using head tilt and jaw support as
shown.
4 Begin artificial breathing - 5 full breaths in 10
seconds, sealing nostrils with cheek or holding
nose closed.
5 Check carotid pulse in neck. If pulse is present,
continue E.A.R.
15 breaths per minute for adults.
20 breaths per minute for children.
7 Check for return of pulse and breathing after 1
minute and at least every 2 minutes. Continue
uninterrupted until trained assistance is available.
When breathing and pulse return, turn on side
and continue observation.
6 If pulse is absent and you have been trained,
begin cardio pulmonary resuscitation (C.P.R).
Cardiac Compression - depress lower end of
breast bone (sternum) 4cm to 5cm, less for small
children.
One rescuer - 2 breaths, 15 compressions in 15
seconds, i.e. 4 cycles per minute.
Two rescuers - 1 breath, 5 compressions in 5
seconds, i.e. 12 cycles per minute.
