And that’s why we’ve joined forces with LIVES, an emergency first responders service made up of trained personnel (including doctors, nurses and paramedics) who give up their time to help save lives. They’ve been up to MSL HQ to share their wisdom, equipping us with the basic skills to save lives by the side of the road, and here we’re sharing what we’ve learnt, outlining some key tips, tricks and techniques to help you manage the scene should you happen across a road traffic accident.
Managing the scene
The first step in delivering effective first aid is to stay safe yourself. In a stressful situation with someone suffering from severe injuries, it’s easy to forget the basic principles of safety. The last thing anyone wants is for you to get in trouble, too. Getting help as quickly as possible will help you manage the scene more effectively – but it’s also possible that the best you’ll be able to do is call the emergency services and sit tight.
The first and most important part of emergency first aid is assessing a casualty. It might not be immediately clear how serious an injury is, so it’s important you’re thorough and look out for five key things.
■ BLEEDING
Is there any sign of bleeding?
