First Aid For Electric Shock - FG Wilson OLYMPIAN 1001 Series Manual

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First Aid For Electric Shock

WARNING:
!
Do not touch the victim's skin with bare hands until
the source of electricity has been turned off.

Switch off the power, if possible.

Otherwise pull the plug or pull the cable away from
the victim.

If this is not possible, stand on dry insulating material
and pull the victim clear of the conductor, preferably
using insulated material such as dry wood.

If victim is breathing, turn the victim into the recovery
position described below.

If victim is unconscious, perform resuscitation as
required:
OPEN THE AIRWAY:
1. Tilt the victim's head back and lift
the chin upwards.
2. Remove objects from the mouth
or throat (including false teeth,
tobacco, or chewing gum).
BREATHING:
1. Check that the victim is breathing by looking, listening
and feeling for the breath.
CIRCULATION:
1. Check for pulse in the victim's
neck.
IF NO BREATHING BUT PULSE IS
PRESENT:
1. Pinch the victim's nose firmly.
2. Take a deep breath and seal your
lips around the victim's lips.
3. Blow slowly into the mouth
watching for
the chest to rise. Let the chest fall
completely. Give breaths
at a rate of 10 per minute.
4. If the victim must be left to
get help, give 10 breaths first
and then return quickly and continue.
5. Check for pulse after every 10 breaths.
6. When breathing restarts, place the victim into the
recovery position described later in this section.
IF NO BREATHING AND NO PULSE:
1. Call or telephone for medical help.
2. Give two breaths and start chest
compression as follows:
3. Place heel of hand 2 fingers
breadth above ribcage/breastbone
junction.
4. Place other hand on top and
interlock fingers.
5. Keeping arms straight, press down
4-5 cm (1.5-2 inch) 15 times at a
rate of 80 per minute.
6. Repeat cycle (2 breaths, 15
compressions) until medical help
takes over.
7. If condition improves, confirm pulse
and continue with breaths. Check
for pulse after every 10 breaths.
8. When breathing restarts, place the
victim into the recovery position.
RECOVERY POSITION:
1. Turn the victim onto the side.
2. Keep the head tilted with the jaw
forward to maintain the open
airway.
3. Make sure the victim cannot roll
forwards or backwards.
4. Check for breathing and pulse
regularly. If either stops,
proceed as above.
WARNING:
!
Do not give liquids until victim is conscious.
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