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☆If the victim has no pulse and is not breathing
If the victim has no pulse, his or her pupils are dilated, and if you cannot detect a heartbeat, the heart
may have stopped; beginning artificial respiration is critical.
(1) Put both hands on the diaphragm, with hands on top it and keeping both arms straight each other (If
your elbows are bent; you cannot push with as much power). Press the diaphragm with your body
weight until the chest sinks about 2 cm (about 50 times per minute).
(2) If administering first aid when alone:
Perform the heart massage about 15 times then administer artificial respiration by blowing in twice.
Repeat this routine.
If administering first aid with two people:
One person performs the heart massage 15 times, and the other person blows air in twice. Repeat this
routine (Heart massage and "mouth to mouth" resuscitation used together).
(3) Constantly check the pupils and the pulse, if the pupils become normal and the pulse steadies, keep
him in a laying position and give him something warm to drink, be sure that he rests (do not give him
any alcohol). In any case you have to entrust any major decision making to a doctor. Having
understanding people around is essential to the victim's recovery from the mental shock of
electrocution.
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Figure 2 Heart massage in combination with artificial respiration.
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