Topic: Road accidents and first aid · Nº 514 / 626
Si tiene que auxiliar a un herido en accidente de circulación que tiene quemaduras graves y extensas, ¿qué debe hacer?
If you have to help a road accident victim with serious and extensive burns, what should you do?
- ADarle un calmante para evitar el dolor.Give them a painkiller to relieve the pain.
- BSi es posible, cubrir las heridas con telas o apósitos limpios y mojados.If possible, cover the wounds with clean, wet cloths or dressings.
- CAplicar a las zonas quemadas abundante pomada.Apply plenty of ointment to the burnt areas.
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Correct answer
- BSi es posible, cubrir las heridas con telas o apósitos limpios y mojados.If possible, cover the wounds with clean, wet cloths or dressings.
Explanation
Covering the wounds with clean, wet cloths or dressings is correct because it helps protect the burns from infection and relieves the pain by keeping the area moist. This is especially important with serious burns, as it stops the skin drying out and the injury getting worse.
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