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Topic: Road accidents and first aid · Nº 85 / 626

¿Es conveniente cubrir a los heridos en un accidente de circulación, con ropas o una manta?

Is it a good idea to cover people injured in a road accident with clothes or a blanket?

  • ANo.No.
  • BSí, pero solamente a los que presenten quemaduras graves.Yes, but only the ones who have serious burns.
  • CSí, en general es conveniente tapar a los heridos.Yes, in general the injured should be covered.
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Correct answer

  • CSí, en general es conveniente tapar a los heridos.Yes, in general the injured should be covered.
Explanation

In general it is a good idea to cover injured people with a blanket or clothes so that they do not lose heat, because getting cold makes shock worse. This is not only for people with burns. But do not wrap them up so much that they sweat.

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