Traffic accidents can include minor incidents such as bicycle collisions or much more serious incidents such as motorcycle or car collisions.
First aid is an important factor in reducing the loss of health and loss of life in traffic accidents. Proper first aid helps the victim feel more comfortable and recover faster.
Therefore, many people who know first aid skills and equip a first-aid kit on the vehicle will be able to help themselves and help others in need, helping to build a humane transportation community.
ACCESS TO HELP FOR TRAFFIC ACCIDENTS
KEEP CALM
Traffic accidents can include minor incidents such as bicycle collisions or much more serious incidents such as vehicle collisions. It is important that you remain calm to assess your safety before you reach out to help any victim.
GUARANTEE YOUR SAFETY
Park safely and stay out of trouble. Turn on hazard lights and wear a reflective vest if you have one.
Get extra people around to protect the incident area in each direction by parking far away and turning on hazard lights. If you have warning triangles, it is possible to secure the scene using these triangles. The people around you can help you do this while you help the injured.
Ensure vehicle safety by shutting down the systems of all damaged and surrounding vehicles and, if possible, disconnecting the battery.
COMPLIANCE WITH DRS.ABCD FIRST AID PROCEDURES
Once the scene is safe, quickly assess casualties and give first aid to anyone with serious life-threatening injuries before caring for other casualties. Follow the DRS.ABCD first aid procedure to ensure the safety of yourself, those around you and the victim.
D. DANGER – DANGER ASSESSMENT
See if it’s safe for you. If safe, approach victim.
R. RESPONSE – RESPONSE TEST
Call the victim’s name, tap the victim’s shoulder to check. If the victim:
No response -> S: Call for help.
Response -> Check for injuries on the body.
S. SEND FOR HELP – SEND FOR HELP
Call 911. Call for more help.
A. AIRWAY – AIRWAY
Open your mouth, check for foreign objects inside.
If not, place supine and open airway.
If there is a foreign object, put it in the recovery position and remove the object if it is easy.
B. BREATHING – REspiration
Observe the up and down movement of the chest. If the victim:
If not breathing or yawn, place the victim in a supine position and perform CPR
If breathing is normal, then observe to check for other injuries (bleeding, broken bones, …) or return to the resuscitation position.
C. CPR – CPR
30 chest compressions, 2 CPR. Watch VIDEO CPR – Cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
D. DEFIBRILLATOR – EXTERNAL AUTOMATIC DEFIBRILLATOR
Use an automatic external defibrillator (AED) if available and follow its instructions.
PERFORMING FIRST AID TO THE VICTIUM UNTIL THE MEDICAL ARRIVAL
First aid the victim with a first aid bag full of tools.
Do not move the victim unless absolutely necessary.
