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Topic: Road accidents and first aid · Nº 555 / 626

¿Debe moverse a los heridos?

Should injured people be moved?

  • ANo, salvo que sea imprescindible por su seguridad.No, unless it is essential for their safety.
  • BNo, en ningún caso.No, never.
  • CSí, cuando sus lesiones no son graves.Yes, when their injuries are not serious.
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Correct answer

  • ANo, salvo que sea imprescindible por su seguridad.No, unless it is essential for their safety.
Explanation

As a general rule, injured people should not be moved, because their injuries could get worse, especially spinal injuries. They are moved only when it is essential for their safety, for example if there is a risk of fire or of being hit by a vehicle, and then keeping the head, neck and trunk in line.

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