| R: RESPONSE Check
the status of the casualties. Assess if the person is conscious
or unconscious. Shake them lightly and shout to them. If you
do not get a reply the victim is unconscious.
Treat the quietest person first, those screaming can at
least breathe. Always suspect spinal injuries.
Our priorities are to keep airways open, provide resuscitation
if needed and to treat serious bleeding. Other casualties
should be kept still and warm.
Encourage people to stay where they are – people should
stay in their vehicles unless it is too dangerous for them
to be there.
After checking for danger, you must check for a response
from the casualty. The casualty
will be either conscious or unconscious.
CONSCIOUS
STEP 1 - Shout out - if casualty replies it proves the casualty
is breathing.
STEP 2 - Approach carefully
STEP 3 - Confirm if casualty can hear by asking his name and
what happened.
STEP 4 - Examine softly
STEP 5 - Check for bleeding, shock and poisoning. Stop any
bleeding by applying direct pressure with bandages or clothing.
STEP 6 - Keep the casualty lying down
STEP 7 - Keep casualty warm and relaxed. |