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Topic: Road accidents and first aid · Nº 51 / 626

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Si tras un accidente de tráfico, un herido no responde y aparentemente ha perdido la conciencia, ¿qué es lo primero que debemos hacer?

After a road accident, an injured person does not respond and seems to have lost consciousness. What should you do first?

  • ABuscar hemorragias externas o internas, para evitar que se desangre.Look for external or internal bleeding, to stop them bleeding to death.
  • BAbrir la vía aérea y retirar cuerpos extraños de la boca, mediante maniobras que no manipulen la columna.Open the airway and remove foreign objects from the mouth, using manoeuvres that do not move the spine.
  • CTumbarle en la denominada posición lateral de seguridad, para que respire con mayor facilidad.Lay them in the recovery position, so that they can breathe more easily.
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  • BAbrir la vía aérea y retirar cuerpos extraños de la boca, mediante maniobras que no manipulen la columna.Open the airway and remove foreign objects from the mouth, using manoeuvres that do not move the spine.
Explanation

When a person is unconscious after a road accident, the priority is to make sure they can breathe properly. Opening the airway and removing any blockage is essential for the body to get enough oxygen. But do it carefully and do not move the spine, as the accident may have caused serious injuries there. It is crucial to follow the right procedure in emergencies like this, because acting wrongly could make the injured person's condition worse.

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