Operating instructions
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2
sec.onds for a
complete cycle. Until the operator is
thoroughly
familiar
with the corr€ct cadence of the
cycle, he should
count the seconds aloud, speaking
distinctly
and
csunting evenly in thousands. Exam.
ple:
one
thousand and
one, one
thousand and two,
etc.
h.
Artiffciai
iespiration
should
be continued until
the
victim
regains
normal breathing
or is
pro'
nounced
dead by,a
medical
officer. Since
it may
be
necessary to
continue resuscitàtion
for several
hours, relief operators
should
be used
if available.
RETIEVING
OPERATOR.
The
relief
operator
kneels
beside
the operator
and
follows
him
through
several
complete
cycles.
When
the retief
operstor
is sure
he
has the
correct
rhythm'
he
places
his
hands on
the operator's
hands
without
applying
pressure. This
indicates
that
he
is ready
to
take
over.
On
the
backward
swing,
the
operator
moves
and
the
relief
operator
takes
his
position'
The
reìieved
operator
follows
through
several
com-
plete
cycles
to be sure
that
the
new
operator
has
the correct
rhythm.
He remains
alert
to
take
over
lnstantly
if the
new operato:
falters
or
hesitates
on
the
cycle.
STlrrlULANTS.
o.
If an
inhaì:rnt
stimuìant
is used,
such
as aro
matic
spirits of ammonia,
the
individual administer-
ing
the stimulant should
first
test it himself to see
horv close
he can hold the
inhalant
to his own
nos-
tril for comfortable
breathing. Be sure that the in-
halant is not held any
closer to the victim's nostrils,
and
then for only 1 or 2
seconds
every
minute.
b.
After thc victim
has regained consciousness,
he may
be'given hot coffee, hot tea, or a
glass
of
rvater
containing
,!
teaspoon of aromatic spirits of
ammonia. Do
not
give
ony
liquíds
to ai rloconaciouc
pictim.
cAuiloNs.
o.
After
the
victim revives, keep him LYING
QUIETLY.
Any injury a
person
may
have received
may
cause a condition of shock. Shock is
pr€sent
if
the victim is
pale
and has a cold sweat,
his
puìse
ls
weak
and
rapid, and his breathing is short and
gasping.
b.
Keep the
victim lying
flat on his back, with
his head
lower
than the r€st
of his body and his
hipc
elevated.
Be sure that thene is no tlght
clothlng
to restrict the
fnee circulation
of bìood or hinder
natural breathing. Keep him
warm
and
quiet.
c.
A resuscitated
victim must be
watched
carc-
fully as he
may
suddenly
stop br€athing. Nevet
leotse a
tesuscitoted
prsol
alote urtil it is
CE8-
TA,IN that
he k
lúIy
coascúous ond bîeathi^g
no?.
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