Topic: Road accidents and first aid · Nº 615 / 626
A los heridos en accidente de circulación, hasta que llegue la correspondiente ayuda, ¿se les debe abrigar?
Until help arrives, should road accident victims be kept warm?
- ANo, como norma general, sólo se hará en el caso de que el herido lo pida.No, as a general rule; only if the injured person asks.
- BSí, como norma general, tanto en invierno como en verano, para evitar la pérdida de calor.Yes, as a general rule, both in winter and in summer, to prevent loss of body heat.
- CSí, pero sólo a los que se estime que está graves.Yes, but only those who are thought to be seriously injured.
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- BSí, como norma general, tanto en invierno como en verano, para evitar la pérdida de calor.Yes, as a general rule, both in winter and in summer, to prevent loss of body heat.
Explanation
Yes: keeping the injured warm is essential to prevent heat loss, whatever the season. In an accident the body may go into shock, which can make the person feel cold, and this can make their condition worse. That is why it is important to cover them to help maintain their body temperature.
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