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Method of First-Aid Treatment
Precautions for First-Aid Treatments
Whenever a person is struck by an electrical shock, give the patient artificial respiration
immediately on the spot, unless it is absolutely necessary to move the patient for safety's sake.
Once started, artificial respiration should be continued rhythmically.
(1) Refrain from touching the patient carelessly as a result of the accident; the first-aider could
suffer from electrical shocks by himself or herself.
(2) Turn off the power calmly and certainly, then move the patient apart from the cable gently.
(3) Call or send for a physician or ambulance immediately, or ask someone to call doctor.
(4) Lay the patient on the back, loosening the necktie, clothes, belts and so on.
(5)
(a) Feel the patient's pulse.
(b) Check the heartbeat by bringing your ear close to the patient's heart.
(c) Check for respiration by bringing your face or the back of your hand to the patient's face.
(d) Check the size of patient's pupils.
(6) Opening the patient's mouth, remove artificial teeth, cigarettes, chewing gum, etc. if any. With
the patient's mouth open, stretch the tongue and insert a towel or the like into the mouth to
prevent the tongue from being withdrawn into the throat. (If the patient clenches the teeth so
tight that the mouth won't open, use a screwdriver or the like to force the mouth open and
then insert a towel or the like into the mouth.)
(7) Wipe off the mouth to prevent foaming mucus and saliva from accumulating.
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