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FITTER - CITS

Basic First Aid

Procedure

Note: Assumption - For easy manageability, Instructor may arrange the trainees in group and ask
each group to perform one method of resuscitation.

TASK1: Prepare the victim to receive artificial respiration

1 Loosen the tight clothing which may interfere with the victim’s breathing.
2 Remove any foreign materials or false teeth from his mouth and keep the victim’s mouth open.
3 Bring the victim safely to the level ground, taking necessary safety measures.
4 Start artificial respiration immediately without delay. Do not waste too much time in loosening the clothes or
trying to open the tightly closed mouth.
5 Avoid violent operations to prevent injury to the internal parts of the victim.
6 Send word for a doctor immediately.

TASK 2: Resuscitate the victim by Nelson’s arm - Lift back pressure method

Note: Nelson’s arm-lift back pressure method must not be used in case there are injuries to the
chest and belly.

1 Place the victim prone (that is face down) with his arms folded with the palms one over the other and the head
resting on his cheek over the palms. Kneel on one or both knees near the victim’s hand. Place your hands on
the victim’s back beyond the line of the armpits, with your fingers spread outwards and downwards, thumbs
just touching each other as in Fig 1.

Fig 1

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CITS : CG & M - Fitter - Exercise 6