What would you do if you were at thescene of a serious road accident? ppsx

Road accidents are common nowadays because of the fast moving vehicles, congestion on the roads and careless drivers.. First the crowd must be cleared so that the patient may get fresh a

What would you do if you were at the

scene of a serious road accident?

Road accidents are common nowadays because of the

fast moving vehicles, congestion on the roads and

careless drivers In trying to overtake or knocking against

another vehicle, accidents occur If may be a false move

involving collision in which lives may be lost

When one is at the scene of an accident one can help to

attend to the victim If there are cuts and blood is oozing

try to arrest the blood If the wound is dirty, clean it with

water and tie it with a bandage If there is a fracture, try to

support it with a bandage or a piece of a cloth If the

fracture is complicated simply tie it with a bandage If the

victim is about to swoon from bloody wounds give some

cold drinks, never any hot drinks In the case of an

ordinary fainting, some hot coffee may be helpful

First the crowd must be cleared so that the patient may

get fresh air If possible the patient’s possessions must be

secured Note the number of the vehicle involved It may

be useful later on, in helping the patient at the court or to

get insurance benefits The police must be informed This

is very important to avoid complications

Arrange to transport the patient to the nearest hospital, for

delay could mean a life in danger Talk to the hospital

authorities and see that quick action is taken In very

serious case you can phone up the hospital for an

ambulance If the address of the patient is known, his near

and dear one has to be informed After having seen to the

comfort of the patient, make a report to the police

All that have been mentioned can be done by an

experienced hand It is useful for every citizen to have

some training in dealing with accidents That is why first

aid lessons are taught in schools, in scouting activities and

Junior Red Cross Classes

If people are indifferent it is not because they do not want

to help but the difficulties involved in going for help An

accident may involve going to the court several times

causing a lot of inconvenience, especially of time and

work But, it is the moral duty of every citizen to help

victims of accidents and not to be a silent and helpless

witness