Artificial Respiration

Remove the patient to the fresh air, and loosen clothing at the neck. If breathing has stopped or is extremely w eak, gh e artificial respiration and continue until the patient is transferred to hospital or until a doctor arrives. 

In case of skin contact, the area should be washed thoroughly with water and examined by a physician if irritation persists. If exposed, the eyes should be flushed with water for at least 15 rninutes. Remove inhalation victims to fresh air and adrninister artificial respiration if the victim is not breathing. If ingested, vomiting should be induced. AU. incidents should be followed by prompt medical attention. 

In the case of inhalation, remove the individual to fresh air. If necessary, give artificial respiration, preferably mouth to mouth. If breathing is labored, give oxygen. Call a physician. 

Treatment for acute exposure to benzene vapor involves removing the subject from the affected area, followed by artificial respiration with oxygen intubation and cardiac monitors may be necessary for severe acute exposures (125,127). Because of its low surface tension, benzene poses a significant aspiration hazard if the liquid enters the lungs. Emesis is indicated in alert patients if more than 1 mL of benzene per kg of body weight has been ingested and less than two hours have passed between ingestion and treatment (127). 

Immediate treatment of an exposed individual is essential. The U.S. regimen includes the pretreatment, and after exposure atropine and 2-PAM are self-adininistered. Eurther treatment includes up to two additional doses, followed by the tranquilizer VaHum. As required, artificial respiration is instituted, clearing the airway if necessary. The current standard U.S. Army atropine item is the automatic injector, Atropen, designed for self-adininistration by the individual in the field. 

Move casualties becoming dizzy or losing consciousness into fresh air and provide artificial respiration if breathing stops. Obtain medical attention (Chapter 13). 

Remove victim to uncontaminated area and carry out artificial respiration In the case of hydrogen sulphide, ensure that the patient remains rested and refrains from exercise for 24 hr... 

If breathing has stopped, apply artificial respiration by the mouth-to-mouth method if no pulse is detectable, start cardiac compressions If necessary, arrange transport to hospital Information to accompany the casualty ... 

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