It should be noted that the latest policy has removed the need for first aiders to search for a pulse and should proceed straight to rescusitation as described in the resus page.
2. Policy Statement No. 6.3.3.July 1997.
Rate of External Cardiac Compression.
"The rescuer must perform 100
compressions in each minute, at a ratio of 2 inflations to 30 compressions, ie; 80-100 compressions per minute. The present
teaching is 2 inflations/15 compressions in 15 seconds - 4 cycles
per minute single operator.
Policy Statement No.8.5 July 1997 Burns
The time for cooling burns has been
increased. For all general burns for up to 20 minutes. Chemical
burns 20-30 minutes and Bitumen burns up to 30 minutes. Consider
scoring or cracking bitumen if it encircles a limb. Beware
Hypothermia if large areas of the body require cooling.
3. Policy Statement No.8.18 July 1997
Spinal Injury Management
"airways management takes
precedence over any suspected spinal injury - the Unconscious
victim must be: Handled gently with no torsional twisting and
minimal head movement Turned onto side to ensure adequate airway
Turned with spinal alignment maintained
Policy Statement No. 8.21 July 1997
Syncope (fainting)
If a person has fainted and is
unconscious they MUST be placed on their side. If feeling faint
and ill they should be placed on back with legs raised.
Policy Statement No.8.22.July 1997 Cold
(Cryogenic) Shock
Remove constricting and damp clothing,
replace with dry. Wrap warmly and give fluids by mouth.
Re-warming can be PAINFUL, Do not use radiat heat.Do not break
blisters. Warming may be achieved by placing affected body part
in warm water bath with CIRCULATING water (40 degree C max)
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