Topic: Road accidents and first aid · Nº 236 / 626

Como norma general, a un herido por accidente de tráfico...

As a general rule, with a person injured in a road accident, you will...

  • ALe daremos agua pero nunca alcohol.give them water but never alcohol.
  • BLe suministraremos algún tranquilizante.give them a tranquilliser.
  • CLe mantendremos inmóvil especialmente la cabeza, tronco y cuello.keep them still, especially the head, trunk and neck.
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Correct answer

  • CLe mantendremos inmóvil especialmente la cabeza, tronco y cuello.keep them still, especially the head, trunk and neck.
Explanation

As a general rule, do not move a person injured in a road accident unless it is essential for resuscitation or for safety reasons. Also keep them still, especially the line formed by the head, neck and trunk.

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