Table of contents:
- Providing first aid to a person who has fallen
- 1. Ensuring awareness of the victim
- 2. Know when to call an emergency number
- 3. Look for signs of injury and injury
- 4. Perform emergency treatment of fractures
- 5. Maintain the condition of the victim when there are no injuries or wounds
Falling from a height can not only cause injury, but also other impacts that may not be immediately visible from the outside. Therefore, first aid when falling should not be done carelessly. There are a number of things that need to be paid attention to so that the efforts you put in to help the victim do not aggravate the injury.
Providing first aid to a person who has fallen
Before taking any action, make sure that your surroundings are safe enough. Avoid positions or locations that can endanger you such as under rubble, on slippery ground, and so on.
After making sure your condition is safe, follow these steps:
1. Ensuring awareness of the victim
When giving first aid to a fallen person, do not rush to move the body. Go to the victim first so you can confirm their awareness and quickly assess their body condition.
Pay attention to whether the victim is conscious and able to respond. If the victim can respond, see if he can breathe. If the victim does not respond, especially if there is no feeling for a pulse in the neck area, immediately perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation. Once it is confirmed that the victim is breathing, make sure the airway is not obstructed. Change his body position if he seems to have trouble breathing.
2. Know when to call an emergency number
Call the number for an ambulance immediately if the victim is unconscious or has serious injuries to the neck, head, back, hips or thighs. Also call the emergency number if the victim is unable to breathe or has a seizure.
While waiting for medical assistance for a fallen victim who is not breathing, you can provide first aid by performing cardiac and pulmonary resuscitation (CPR). If you do not know how, contact medical personnel to guide you.
3. Look for signs of injury and injury
If the victim is able to breathe and respond, the next step is to look for signs of injury and injury. Ask the victim which part of the body is painful. Also monitor for internal bleeding, bruises, and sprains.
Do not move the victim's body if he has an injury to the neck or spine. Call an ambulance and keep the victim in position until medical personnel arrive. If bleeding occurs, gently press the bleeding area with a clean cloth.
4. Perform emergency treatment of fractures
When providing first aid to fallen victims, the most common form of injury is fracture. Do not move the victim's body, as this could cause further injury to the bone and the surrounding area.
Nor do you try to correct the position of the shifting bones. Instead, you can place a wooden emergency bandage or similar material above and below the fracture area. Use a cloth to tie the bandage.
5. Maintain the condition of the victim when there are no injuries or wounds
If the victim appears unscathed and able to move freely, you can help him sit up. Pay attention to the victim's condition and watch for signs of pain, discomfort, dizziness, or lightheadedness.
If possible, or if you are a family member of the victim, monitor their condition for the next 24 hours. Immediately contact medical personnel if the victim experiences symptoms of a concussion such as headache, seizure, vomiting, or fainting.
The first aid you give when someone falls from a great height will have a big impact. Even the simplest actions can save the victim the risk of permanent injury or even death.
In order for optimal benefits, make sure you are careful and careful before giving first aid. Do not forget, your safety as a helper must also be prioritized.
