Armstrong World Industries A50CU - 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
3. PUMP
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.
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 en-
sures the prevention 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.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.
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The uppermost leg should be adjusted in such a way that the hip and knee
are at right angles.
Seek immediate medical help / ambulance.