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IV. POISONING <br /> Call a doctor or poison control center at once. If victim loses consciousness,give no other first aid. If <br /> breathing stops, start mouth-to-mouth resuscitation. Follow the instructions of the doctor or poison <br /> control center. <br /> V. SHOCK <br /> Can occur after any injury — a condition in which vital body functions are slowed down. The <br /> symptoms include: weakness; cold, pale, clammy skin with beads of perspiration on face and palms; <br /> rapid,weak pulse; chill; nausea;irregular breathing. Any or all of these symptoms may be evident. <br /> First aid involves keeping the victim warm—covered with blankets to prevent loss of body heat and <br /> tying down. Keep victim's airway open. If victim vomits, turn his head to the side. If victim is <br /> conscious and able to swallow,give water. If victim becomes nauseated,stop liquids. Contact a doctor <br /> as soon as possible. <br /> VI, BREATHING <br /> If breathing stops for any reason, begin mouth-to-mouth resuscitation immediately. If possible, have <br /> someone else contact a doctor. Follow these steps: <br /> 1. Place victim on his or her back and determine if there is anything in the victim's mouth. If there <br /> is,turn the victim's head to one side and wipe out the mouth with a finger. <br /> 4 2. Straighten the victim's ]lead and tilt it back so that the chin points up. Push (town to keep the <br /> victim's tongue from blocking the airway. <br /> 3. Place your mouth over the victim's and pinch his nostrils shut with your fingers. <br /> 4. Breathe into the victim's mouth until the chest rises. <br /> 5. Remove your mouth and listen for tine sound of escaping air. If you don't hear it, check the <br /> victim's head and jaw positioning and repeat the process. If there is no sound of escaping breath <br /> this time,turn the victim on his or her side and slap oil the back between the shoulders. Check the <br /> mouth again for foreign matter. <br /> 5. Repeat steps 2,3, and 4, removing your mouth to allow breath to escape from the victim's Iungs. <br /> This process should be repeated 12 times per minute for all adult. Above all, keep repeating the <br /> process until help arrives. <br /> i <br /> The First Aid Form must be completed every time first aid is administered. Following are the <br /> instructions for completing the First Aid Form. <br /> 1 <br />