Question

Write Eight Instructions to give first aid to a victim of a road accident.​

Answer 1

Answer:

First Aid Tips for Road Accident Victims:

Make sure that you have alerted oncoming traffic that an accident has taken place. This is so that you ensure your own safety first before helping the victim. This prevents further casualties.

Your next step would be to turn off the vehicle ignition as there might be spilled fuel or other fire hazards. If this is not the case then make sure to turn on the hazard lights.

Shift the victim to a safer area by the road, away from oncoming traffic, glass pieces, and leaking fluids from the vehicle or any other harmful material close by.

Contact or have a bystander call the nearest hospital or police station. If the victim is unconscious or is experiencing difficulty in breathing, then your immediate action should be to send the victim to the nearest hospital. Here are a few contact numbers you can use during such emergencies.

Answer 2

Explanation:

• Keep the injured person as still as possible. Talking to a victim can go far in calming the person. ...
• Pack clothing or bandages around the spine or broken bones to prevent movement.
• Stop any bleeding by applying direct pressure to the injury with bandages or clothing.