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3.4 AIDING THE VICTIM Injured and Conscious
If the victim is injured but conscious when you enter the enclosed space, try to reassure and calm the vic- tim. Most victims are disoriented after a sudden ill- ness or injury and are unable to evaluate their own situation.
If conditions permit give the necessary first aid. If conditions do not permit the administration of first aid in the en- closed space and the victim elects to ascend the ladder on his own, attach retrieval line to the victim and assist his ascent from above.
If the victim is unable to self-rescue, proceed with the evacuation as de- scribed above.
Continue to administer first aid and monitor condi- tion until trained, qualified assistance arrives.
Unconscious and Breathing
If the victim is unconscious and breathing when you enter the enclosed space and if conditions in the en- closed space permit (i.e. it is safe to remain in the structure and there is enough room), check the vic- tim's vital signs.
As long as it is safe to remain in the structure, continue to monitor the victim's vital signs and begin the administration of first aid as necessary until trained,
qualified assistance arrives.
Continue to monitor your surroundings and if conditions change such that your safety or the victim's safety would be compromised, prepare for immedi- ate evacuation.
Unconscious and Not Breathing
If conditions within the enclosed space permit (i.e. it is safe to remain in the structure and there is enough room), begin CPR until qualified assistance arrives.
If conditions in the enclosed space do not permit the administration of CPR, prepare for immediate evacuation.
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