HOW TO PROVIDE FIRST- AID IN A ROAD-TRAFFIC ACCIDENTS. In India, the sheer number of people who die in road traffic accidents is shocking, and ignorance along with preconceived notions could be the cause of these deaths. In this post, we tell you how you can save lives in case of such accidents. 1. If you have been injured in the accident, first check yourself for any injuries. Try to assess how well you can move your limbs, and if you experience symptoms such as dizziness etc. You need to be fit enough to help the others. 2.If other people are injured, first assess the extent of his/ her injuries. For e.g. blood from the head, neck, arms legs, abdomen back etc. Treat the quietest person first, they are usually more seriously injured or cannot breathe. People who can talk or scream, on the other hand, can breathe therefore can be treated a little later. Ask for the patient’s name, if he responds, it means he is able to understand the situation and has most likely not suffered a severe head injury. 3. Next, check if the person is breathing and if he has a pulse. 4.Immediately call for an ambulance or rush the person to a hospital. Once you know more about the patient’s condition you will in a better position to tell the doctors about his/her condition. 5. If you do not hear any breath sounds, check his/her mouth for any obstructions. If there is something obstructing the airway, use your index and middle finger to clear the airway. 6. If there is no pulse, start CPR or EAR 7.Keep the person’s neck straight to start EAR (External Air Resuscitation) or CPR (Cardio pulmonary resuscitation). There are 3 types of EAR; Mouth-to-mouth, Mouth-to- Nose, Mouth-to-Mask. 8. If there is bleeding from the mouth or the patient is vomiting, turn the person to his/her side. This will avoid any chances of the person choking. Place the person’s arm that is under him straight out and the arm closest to you across his chest. 9. If there are extensive wounds, try to control the bleeding using pressure to the area using a cloth. Press down with your palms rather than your finger tips. 10. Always suspect spinal injuries. If the person’s neck is in an awkward position (not normally placed) or the person is unconscious, do not move the patient. Get help immediately. This could mean that the person’s neck is broken, and moving him/her in such a situation can cause more harm than good. 11. If you do not hear any breath sounds, check his/her mouth for any obstructions. If there is something obstructing the airway, use your index and middle finger to clear the airway. 12. Keep the person warm. Usually accident victims feel excessively cold due to shock. Therefore keeping them warm is essential to survival. 13. Do not give water or anything through the mouth, it could lead to the patient choking.
Posted on: Tue, 13 Aug 2013 08:03:00 +0000
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