First Aid - Regal 2000 ES Owner's Manual

Chapter 5

FIRST AID

Knowing rst aid can save lives. A rst aid kit and the ability to use it
are important ingredients for the safety of a skippers' passengers, crew
and vessel. Having con dence and competence in handling medical
emergencies on board is a must for the skipper. Invest your time in
a rst aid course available at the American Red Cross.
CPR (Basic Life Support)
If someone is seriously injured have another person call for help while
the injured individual is being attended.
Check for possible danger signs; loss of breathing, unconsciousness,
severe bleeding and heartbeat. If you determine the individual is not
breathing or unconscious place the victim on their back on a hard
surface and do the following:
1. If unconscious, open the airway. Neck li , head li or chin head
li .
2. If not breathing, begin arti cial breathing. Pinch the nose. Give
4 quick breaths. If airway is blocked, try back blows,
abdominal or chest thrusts and nger probe until airway is open.
3. Check for pulse. Begin arti cial circulation. Depress sternum 2".
15 compressions rate 80 per minute. 2 quick breaths. Continue
uninterrupted until advanced medical support is available.
Follow up immediately with medical authorities!
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