Armstrong World Industries ACUM185 - Manual (Page 9)

AR-EXP-CUMMINS-07-00 OWNERS MANUAL
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9. FIRST AID FOR ELECTRIC SHOCK
Identification / look out for:
• Unconsciousness and Burns
• Establish site of entry and exit of electric shock
What to do:
• Switch off the main switch.
• Break the contact between electrical source and patient using dry non-conductive object like wooden stick.
• Call for help.
• If breathing and heartbeat has stopped begin CPR
1. CALL
Check the victim for unresponsiveness. If there is no response, Call 911 and return to the victim. In most locations
the emergency dispatcher can assist you with CPR instructions.
2. BLOW
Tilt the head back and listen for breathing. If not breathing normally, pinch nose and cover the mouth with yours
and blow until you see the chest rise. Give 2 breaths. Each breath should take 1 seconds.
3. PUMP
If the victim is still not breathing normally, coughing or moving, begin chest compressions.
Push down on the chest 11/2 to 2 inches 30 times right between the nipples. Pump at the
rate of 100/minute, faster than
once per second.
CONTINUE WITH 2 BREATHS AND 30 PUMPS UNTIL HELP ARRIVES.
In unconscious patient with intact breathing and pulse recovery position ensures the preven-
tion of tongue falling back and blocking the airway.
What to do:
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Place the patient on their back.
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Lift the chin to ensure the air way is open.
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Patient's arm on your side should be positioned so as to make a right angle with his
body, with elbow bent and palm facing out.
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Patient's other arm on opposite side should be placed across the chest, with back
of their hand against the cheek on your side of the patient.
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Pull up the patient's knee joint (side away from you) as it bends with the foot flat on
the ground.
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Roll over the patient in this position towards your side.
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By tilting the patient's head back ensure that the airway is open.