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Topic: Road accidents and first aid · Nº 391 / 626

Un herido tras un accidente solo debe moverse:

After an accident, an injured person should only be moved:

  • ASiempre, para sacarlo de la carretera.Always, to get them off the road.
  • BSi existe un peligro inminente (incendio, riesgo de atropello) y con la máxima precaución.If there is an imminent danger (fire, risk of being hit), and with the greatest care.
  • CNunca, bajo ninguna circunstancia.Never, under any circumstances.
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Correct answer

  • BSi existe un peligro inminente (incendio, riesgo de atropello) y con la máxima precaución.If there is an imminent danger (fire, risk of being hit), and with the greatest care.
Explanation

Do not move an injured person unless there is immediate danger to life, because of the risk of making injuries worse (especially spinal injuries).

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