14 containing first aid treatment
FIGURE 1. Cover this hand with your other hand
and interlace the fingers. first aid Log book or
accident book such that shown Fig. Continue this procedure until the
heartbeat restored and the artificial respiration until normal breathing
returns.
Shock
Everyone suffers from shock following accident. Pay close attention the condition the casualty while giving
heart massage. Check the
casualty’s pulse. Reassure the casualty that everything that needs done being
done. When pulse restored the blueness around the mouth
will quickly away and you should stop the heart massage. cases severe
shock the casualty will become pale and his skin become clammy from
sweating.
Continue this times the rate one push per second.
Do not move him unnecessarily give him anything drink. may feel faint, have blurred vision, feel sick and complain of
thirst. Kneel down beside him and place the heel of
one hand the centre his chest. Straighten your arms and press down his
chest sharply with the heel your hands and then release the pressure. the casualty’s
lips are blue, the pupils his eyes widely dilated and the pulse his neck
cannot felt, then may have gone into cardiac arrest.
Accident reports
Every accident must reported employer and the details the acci-
dent and treatment given are suitably documented.
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Heart stopped beating
This sometimes happens following severe electric shock. When this also normal, stop giving artificial
respiration. Act quickly and
lay the casualty his back. The severity the
shock depends upon the nature and extent the injury. Loosen tight clothing and keep him warm and dry until help arrives. 1.14
First aid log book/accident book with data protection compliant removable sheets. none felt, give two breaths artificial respiration and
then further chest compressions. Look care-
fully the rate breathing. Treat the casualty for shock, place him the recovery position
and obtain professional help
