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User Manual
Rev. 5.2 - 23/06/06
3.1.2 If victim is responsive
Keep them warm
Keep them as quiet as possible
Loosen their clothing (a reclining position is recommended)
Call for medical help as soon as possible
3.2 Treatment of electrical Burns
3.2.1 Extensive burned and broken skin
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.
Treat victim for shock as required.
Arrange transportation to a hospital as quickly as possible.
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.
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.
Arrange transportation to a hospital as quickly as possible
If arms or legs are affected keep them elevated.
