If you ever encounter a road accident, what will be your initial reaction? Will you be a bystander remaining by the roadside and watching people panic in fear? Or will you hop into the scene for help? Majority of the people will stand in the "bystander" category while some will actually turn up to help. The latter ones are those having some necessary first aid knowledge to tackle accidents and mishaps instantly.
While it's important to undergo full-fledged first aid health and safety training courses in order to help the accident victims, but it is definitely not mandatory. Any person having the basic understanding of emergency first aid techniques can prove helpful in such situations.
Here are the steps you can take to protect the life of people injured during road crashes and accidents:
Secure the Venue of the Accident
First and foremost, it is extremely important to look after the road or highway where the accident has taken place. The traffic in that particular area needs to be slowed down and controlled so that any further mishaps could be prevented.
Keep Yourself Protected
Since you will have to move a great deal around on the scene of accident it is important to wear clothing that keeps you protected as well, particularly for accidents happening during the night time. Lime yellow and orange jackets that are easily identifiable at night and should be used for this purpose.
Don't Be Hasty In Removing the Injured Out Of the Car
Impulsively removing the injured out of the car may be a dangerous action if they are suffering from grave internal damages including head and spinal cord injuries. Too much movement and mobility can cause death or lifetime paralysis to the injured. Your job at this point is to steady their condition until the ambulance arrives.
Consider the 3B's Breathing, Bleeding and Bones
Maintaining the order of these three words is also important. First check the breathing of the injured. It is useless to stop the bleeding if a person's breathing has stopped. And in the same way, fixing any broken bones is futile if the person is literally bleeding to death. If the bleeding is severe and the wound is wide, get a clean shirt and place it inside with a bit of pressure to control excessive bleeding.
These are a few first aid tips every person should know to deal with a road accident effectively.