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“Be sure to£$duce the fire hazard at the scene of the accident by turning off the ignition of the wrecked vehicles, if possible, and positively keep smokers away from the area.”
But what if you are the only person at the scene of the crash who is able to help? The responsibility would be yours to aid the injured victims within the limits of your own capabilities.
As Ms. Susan McHenry, director of the Bureau of Emergency Medical Services, says, “We could all be in this position of having to give aid. Too, we could be in the position of having to receive it and we would hope someone would be there and know what to do.”
Following are recommendations from the Bureau of Emergency Services on care for injured victims:
—Do not move the Injured! Unless you have previous training in first aid or emergency care, proceed cautiously to prevent further injury or disability to the victim.
Unless fire or explosion is likely, do not remove the victim from the automobile until an ambulance arrives. Moving an unconscious person with a head injury could result in the severing of the spinal cord.
—For unconscious victims:
a. Check for airway obstruction or breathing problems.
b. Remove obvious foreign objects, dentures or blood without moving the head excessively. c. If the tongue is blocking the airway, gently extend the head and neck with a lifting motion or by lifting the tongue forward. d. Keep the head and neck stabilized at all times to prevent movement. —If breathing stops after airway has been cleared: a. Pull chin forward so tongue doesn’t block airway. Do not tilt head and neck excessively because of possible neck fractures. i>- Pinch nose shut. Seal victim’s mouth with yours. c. Blow into victim's mouth 12-15 times per minute. —To control heavy bleeding: a. Place cleanest available cloth over wound and apply firm pressure. b. If pad becomes bloodsoaked, leave it on and apply another cloth on top. c. Maintain pressure until the ambulance arrives. —If breathing and pulse stops, pupils of the eyes are dilated: This condition calls for cardiopulmonary resuscitation. Persons without prior training should not attempt this procedure. Persons who are skilled in cardiopulmonary resuscitation should remember to gently remove
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