Thursday, December 31, 2009

How can you help in Traffic accidents and Multiple Casualties

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In situations such as major traffic incidents, you may find yourself having to deal with several casualties at the same time. You may be on your own, working with other first aiders, or assisting professionals. Whatever the situation, a systematic approach is crucial in the initial chaos. Identify and attend to all unconscious casualties first, and conduct a primary survey to find and treat any life-threatening injuries.

How can you help?

Identify the serious casualties and mark them for immediate treatment. Move all casualties with minor injuries quickly from the site to allow access to serious cases; minor injuries can be treated when time allows. This process is called Triage.

-  Leave any casualties who are obviously dead so that you can give effective help to those who need it .

- Label all casualties , and write down their names and the details about their condition, to provide accurate records for medical personnel.

- Alert workers or residents near the site of a disaster to any further hazards

Then take these general precautions:
* Send bystanders to warm other drivers to slow down
* Set up warning triangles or lights at least 45m(49yds) from site in each direction.
* Switch off the ignition of any damaged vehicle and ,if you can , disconnect the battery. Switch off the fuel supply on diesel vehicles and motorcycles if possible.
* Stabilize vehicles . if a vehicle is upright, apply the handbrake and put it in gear, or place blocks just in front of the wheels. If a vehicle is on its side , do not attempt to right i, but try to prevent it from rolling over. So look out for physical dangers. Make sure that no one smokes. Alert the emergency services to damaged power lines , spilt  fuel., or any vehicles with Hazchem symbols.

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