Continued Care Instructions
Continued Care Instructions
- Maintain open airway -- prevent aspiration of vomitus.
- Initiate CPR if necessary
- If conscious and breathing independently, administer oxygen (100% ideal)
- Have patient lie on left side, head supported.
- Advise patient not to sit up during first aid or transport.
- If convolsion occurs, do not restrain -- support head and neck.
- Evacuate to appropriate medical facility.
- DO NOT DISCONTINUE THESE FIRST AID PROCEDURES EVEN IF PATIENT SHOULD SHOW SIGNS OF IMPROVEMENT except by a qualified medical doctor
Congraduations! You have completed a proper resuce.
Return to the Emergency Page to handle additional problems.
Return to the Primary Assessment or the Secondary Assessment Page if needed.
SCUBA Rescue Plan
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