Topic: Road accidents and first aid · Nº 115 / 626
En un accidente de circulación, ¿es correcto tapar a un herido?
In a road accident, is it correct to cover an injured person?
- ANo.No.
- BSí, sólo cuando el ambiente está frío.Yes, only when it is cold.
- CSí, para evitar que pierda temperatura corporal.Yes, to stop them losing body heat.
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Correct answer
- CSí, para evitar que pierda temperatura corporal.Yes, to stop them losing body heat.
Explanation
It is a good idea to cover injured people with a blanket, even in good weather, because after an accident they lose heat easily and cold makes shock worse. Do it without moving them more than necessary.
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