RCA BTA-250M Instructions Manual page 4

WARNING!
Operation of electronic equipment involves the
use of high voltages which are dangerous to life.
Operating personnel must at all times observe all
safety regulations.
Do not change tubes or make
adjustments inside the equipment with voltage
supply on. Under certain conditions dangerous
potentials may exist in circuits with power con-
trols in the off position due to charges retained
by capacitors, etc. To avoid casualties, always
discharge and ground circuits prior to touching
them.
ABOUT FIRST AID
Personnel engaged in the installation, operation
and maintenance of this equipment or similar equip-
ment are urged to become familiar with the follow-
ing rules both in theory and in the practical appli-
cation thereof. It is the duty of every radioman to
be prepared to give adequate First Aid and there-
by prevent avoidable loss of life.
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PRONE-PRESSURE METHOD OF
RESUSCITATION
PROTECT YOURSELF with dry insulating material.
BREAK THE CIRCUIT by opening the power
switch or by pulling the victim free of the live
conductor.
DON'T TOUCH VICTIM WITH YOUR BARE
HANDS UNTIL THE CIRCUIT IS BROKEN.
FIRST AID
(A)
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LAY PATIENT ON STOMACH, one arm extended, the
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other arm bent at elbow. Turn face outward resting on
hand or forearm.
9.
REMOVE FALSE TEETH, TOBACCO OR GUM from patient's
mouth.
10.
KNEEL STRADDLING PATIENTS THIGHS. See (A).
PLACE PALMS OF YOUR HANDS ON PATIENT'S BACK
with little fingers just touching the lowest ribs.
WITH ARMS STRAIGHT, SWING FORWARD graduallv
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bringing the weight of your body to bear upon the
patient. See (B).
12.
SWING BACKWARD IMMEDIATELY to relieve the pres-
sure. See (C).
AFTER TWO SECONDS, SWING FORWARD AGAIN.
Repeat twelve to fifteen times per minute.
WHILE ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION IS CONTINUED, HAVE
SOMEONE ELSE:
(a) Loosen patient's clothing.
(b) Send for doctor.
(c) Keep patient warm.
IF PATIENT STOPS BREATHING, CONTINUE ARTIFICIAL
RESPIRATION. Four hours or more may be required.
DO NOT GIVE LIQUIDS UNTIL PATIENT IS CONSCIOUS.
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