When there have been injured people in a traffic accident, it is essential to…
Traffic accidents
Explanation
In the event of a traffic accident with injured persons, it is essential to **move them as little as possible** and **call 112**. This is due to several important reasons:
- **Avoid worsening injuries**: Moving the injured unnecessarily can aggravate their injuries, especially if they have neck or spinal injuries. It is crucial to keep the neck protected from sudden movements. You can use clothing, sand, or your hands to stabilize the neck, but never underneath it.
- **Do not give food or drinks**: Medications, food, or drinks should not be given to the injured, as this could complicate their health condition.
- **Wait for emergency services**: It is always better to wait for the ambulance to arrive to transport the injured to the hospital, unless the location is very isolated or emergency services take more than 30 minutes to arrive and the injured person is unconscious or has uncontrollable bleeding.
- **Provide emotional support**: If you are unsure how to help physically, it is better to talk to the injured and offer them emotional support without touching or moving them.
By following these guidelines, you can help the injured safely and effectively while waiting for the arrival of emergency professionals.
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