ppt2 traffic incident Flashcards
1
Q
the severity of traffic incidents van range from?
A
a fall from a bicycle to a major vehicle crash involving many casualties
2
Q
the traffic incident site will present?
A
serious risks to safety, largely because of passing traffic
3
Q
how to make a traffic incident area safe?
A
- park safely
- set up warning triangle
- make vehicles safe
- stabilize vehicles
- watch out for physical danger
- alert the emergency services
4
Q
traffic incidents may be complicated by?
A
the spillage of toxic substances or vapors so keep bystanders away from the scene and stand upwind of the vehicle
5
Q
assessing the casualties?
A
- quickly asses any casualties by carrying out primary survey
- first deal with those who have life threatening injuries
- if possible treat casualties in the A position due to spinal injuries
- monitor and record vital signs
6
Q
it should be assumed that any casualty in a traffic incident has a ?
A
neck injury so support the head while you await help
reassure and keep ears uncovered so that they can hear you
7
Q
caution
A
- don’t cross a motorway to attend an incident or a casualty
- at night, wear or carry something light or reflective
- don’t move the casualty unless its necessary
- be aware that road surfaces may be slippery because of fuel, oil or ice
- find out as much as you can about the incident and relay the information to emergency services
