HOW TO HANDLE ROAD TRAFFIC ACCIDENT VICTIMS.
Hi Friends it is my pleasure to bring to your knowledge the few points of how to handle accident victims on the road. Travelling they say is part of education and its fun, so it's better to be guided.
First ensure your own safety before rushing over to save life.
If you can re-park the vehicle, do so. If your hazard lights are working set them flashing, that's to alert other road users.
Do not run across a busy motor way in the name of trying to save victims.
At night ensure that you have a touch or wear something reflective so you wont also become a victim while trying to help.
Send bystanders to warn other road drivers.
Set up warning signs e.g Caution.
Switch off the ignition.
Stabilize the vehicle by applying hand brake if necessary.
Quickly assess all casualties and only deal with life threatening cases first. Always look for anyone who might have been thrown clear of the vehicle, perhaps into a ditch or nearby bush.
For unconscious people, assume there is a neck injury and only move them if you can get three of you to do so one person must steady the head and neck during the lifting and transfer.
Asses the extent of injuries sustained, and deal with bleeding cases and bone fractures first.
Thank you for taking out time to go through this few lines of mine.
I love humanity service and am into answering of questions pertaining to my post if u have any.
Safety is the paramount thing that every road users should be thinking of b4 they hit the road.
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