FIRST AID INSTRUCTION
For more information check the "Injury and Illness" section on page 9.
IN ALL CASES NOTIFY SECURITY AT EXTENSION 7777
Mouth to Mouth Resuscitation
- If you have been trained to do rescue breathing and CPR, proceed as trained.
- If you have not been trained, seek someone trained.
Fainting, Unconsciousness, and Shock
All victims of any illness or injury will need to be treated for shock.
- Have victim lie down.
- If the face is pale, raise the feet (EXCEPTION - HEAD INJURY WITH BLEEDING).
- If the face is red or if the victim is having difficulty breathing, raise the head.
Burns, Thermal, and Chemical
- Flood chemical burns with cool water.
- Cover burns with dry sterile bandage.
- Keep victim comfortable and quiet.
- Apply cold (ice) compact to thermal burns.
Severe Bleeding and Wounds
- Use a clean cloth and apply direct pressure over wound.
- Elevate body part.
- If severe bleeding continues, use pressure over blood vessel (pressure point) nearest the wound.
- Add more cloth if blood soaks through. Do not remove soaked compress.
Choking
If the victim cannot talk and is having difficulty breathing, apply the chest/abdominal thrust.
Fracture and Sprains
- Keep victim still.
- Keep injured area immobile.
First Aid is only a temporary measure designed to prevent further injury and to sustain life until emergency medical services arrive
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