{"operation":"document","citation":"ERG 2024, General First Aid","title":"General First Aid","source_type":"guidance","agency":"U.S. DOT / Transport Canada / SICT","status":"guidance","official":true,"published_on":"2024-04-04","effective_on":null,"summary":"Official ERG2024 general first aid guidance, pages 152-153.","machine_formats":{"json":"https://regulus.evalyn.ai/document/phmsa-erg-2024-general-first-aid.json","markdown":"https://regulus.evalyn.ai/document/phmsa-erg-2024-general-first-aid.md"},"app_url":"https://regulus.evalyn.ai/document/phmsa-erg-2024-general-first-aid","source_url":"https://www.phmsa.dot.gov/sites/phmsa.dot.gov/files/2024-04/ERG2024-Eng-Web-a.pdf#page=152","body":"GENERAL FIRST AID\n•\n•\n•\n•\n•\n•\n•\n•\n•\n•\n•\n•\n•\n•\nCall 911 or emergency medical service.\nEnsure that medical personnel are aware of the material(s) involved, take precautions\nto protect themselves and avoid contamination.\nMove victim to fresh air if it can be done safely.\nAdminister oxygen if breathing is difficult.\nIf victim is not breathing:\n– DO NOT perform mouth-to-mouth resuscitation; the victim may have ingested\n–\nor inhaled the substance.\n– If equipped and pulse detected, wash face and mouth, then give artificial\n–\nrespiration using a proper respiratory medical device (bag-valve mask, pocket\nmask equipped with a one-way valve or other device).\n– If no pulse detected or no respiratory medical device available, provide continuous\n–\ncompressions. Conduct a pulse check every two minutes or monitor for any signs\nof spontaneous respirations.\nRemove and isolate contaminated clothing and shoes.\nFor minor skin contact, avoid spreading material on unaffected skin.\nIn case of contact with substance, remove immediately by flushing skin or eyes with\nrunning water for at least 20 minutes.\nFor severe burns, immediate medical attention is required.\nEffects of exposure (inhalation, ingestion, or skin contact) to substance may be delayed.\nKeep victim calm and warm.\nKeep victim under observation.\nFor further assistance, contact your local Poison Control Center.\nNote: Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Life Support (ALS) should be done\nby trained professionals.\nPage 150\nERG 2024\n\nNOTES\nERG 2024\nPage 151","truncated":false,"body_characters":1514}