First aid 1 pts
You are a witness to a traffic accident; there are two injured persons on the spot, one of whom is unconscious, the other conscious but bleeding significantly. What will be your procedure?
Correct answer
- I immediately stop the massive bleeding, determine the condition of the unconscious injured person, call EMS, and secure the accident site.
Other options
- I secure a parking place for the EMS vehicle and wait for its arrival.
- First, I determine if the unconscious injured person is breathing.
Explanation
Treat the quiet killers first: Massive bleeding kills fastest.
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