Harris Micromax - First Aid; Treatment of electrical shocks

WARNING: Disconnect primary power prior to servicing
Harris Micromax FM Exciter REV 1 01/12/2007
2. First Aid
The personnel employed in the installation, use and maintenance of the device, shall be familiar
with theory and practice of first aid..
2.1 Treatment of electrical shocks
2.1.1 If the victim is not responsive
Follow the A-B-C's of basic life support
• Place victim flat on his back on a hard surface.
• Open airway: lift up neck, push forehead back (Fig. 3-1).
• Clear out mouth if necessary and observe for breathing
• If not breathing, begin artificial breathing (Figure 3-2): tilt head, pinch nostrils, make airtight
seal, four quick full breaths. Remember mouth to mouth resuscitation must be commenced as
soon as possible
Figure 3-1 Figure 3-2
• Check for pulse (Fig 3-3); if pulse is absent, begin artificial circulation
(Fig. 3-4) depressing sternum (Fig. 3-5)
Figure 3-3 Figure 3-4 Figure 3-5
• In case of only one rescuer, 15 compressions alternated to two breaths.
• If there are two rescuers, the rhythm shall be of one breath each 5 compressions.
• Do not interrupt the rhythm of compressions when the second person is giving breath.
• Call for medical assistance as soon as possible.