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Proper casualty rescue

Overview

Guidelines for Rescue Services • Passenger Cars 2008 • Issue Date: July 2008

Whereas formerly priority was given to quickly

rescuing the trapped accident victims from their

predicament, the primary concern nowadays is

medical and psychological assistance. The aim of this

is to prepare the casualty as well as possible for the

rescue work.

The medical and rescue personnel can then work in

concert to free the casualty from the vehicle.

The most important immediate measures at

the scene of accident are:

• Maintaining or restoring the vital functions

(respiration/circulation)

• Keeping the respiratory passages clear and

rectifying any breathing difficulties

• Assessing shock and initiating measures to

stabilize the casualty

• Rendering psychological support to the casualty

• Treating life-threatening injuries

• Stopping major bleeding

• Immobilizing certain body parts

Immobilizing the neck

As the head often experiences extreme movements in

traffic accidents, there is an increased risk of spinal

injury in the neck region. To prevent further damage to

the cervical vertebrae, it is essential to immobilize the

neck before any further rescue action is undertaken. A

cervical collar ("Stifnek") is usually used for this

purpose. It consists of a piece of plastic which is

placed around the neck and fastened in place with a

Velcro fastener.

If access to the casualty is difficult, the head restraint

can be removed first before fitting the cervical collar.

i The main priority is to render medical and

psychological aid to the casualty!

i However, the safety of the medical and

rescue crews themselves should not be

neglected!

• Wear protective clothing

• Wear eye protection

• Wear protective mouth mask

• Secure the accident vehicle

i Head restraints should only be removed

by cutting them off in exceptional cases and in

consultation with the emergency physician.

• Cutting off the head restraints exposes the

casualty to additional movements

• The head restraint can no longer be used to

stabilize the casualty's head

• Cutting off the head restraints can cause sharp

edges

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