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first-aid attendant
A professional who renders first aid and subsequent treatment to injured or ill employees at industrial plant, commercial establishment, mine, or construction site. Respnsibilities include:
- Sterilizes, disinfects, anoints, and bandages minor cuts and burns.
- Applies artificial respiration or administers oxygen, in cases of suffocation and asphyxiation.
- Administers medications, such as aspirin or antiseptic solution, to relieve pain or prevent infection until patient can receive professional care, and gives prescribed medicines and treatments for illness.
- Changes beds, cleans equipment, and maintains infirmary for ward patients.
- Aids physician during emergency situations.
- Keeps personal and medical records of employees.
- Sõnaliik: noun
- Valdkond/domeen: Professional careers
- Category: Occupational titles
- Company: U.S. DOL
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