35 Trafikkskade

• Try to create calm around the casualty, loosen tight clothing.
• Help the casualty to sit up / find a comfortable position.
• Monitor breathing.

If the casualty can't sit up:

• Help the casualty to lie down on his/her side.
• Gently tilt the head back and lift the chin forwards.

Infant under 1 year:

• Keep the head in a neutral position and lift the chin forwards.
• Monitor breathing, tell me if there is any change.

• Help the pat. to lie down on his/her side, preferably in the recovery position.
• Make sure s/he can breathe freely.
• Avoid any heat loss / cooling down.

• Stop the bleeding by applying pressure with a dry cloth to the wound until the bleeding stops.
• If possible keep the wounded area raised.
• Cover the wound with clean cloths or bandages.

• Prevent any further damage of a possible neck injury, especially if the casualty is unresponsive / complains of neck pain or numbness.
• Support the head and keep it in a straight line with the body.

If the casualty has to be moved:

• Keep the casualty completely stable and in line with the body, without moving the neck.
• Maintain a free airway and check s/he can breathe freely.

• Do not allow the casualty to eat or drink.

• Stabilise the injured area.
• Fractured legs can be stabilised by supporting the fractured area with clothes, blankets or cushions / pillows.

OPEN FRACTURE:

• Avoid contamination of the wound. Place clean cloths / bandages over the injured area.

• Apply pressure to the area that is bleeding, do not use a tourniquet unless qualified to do so.
• Place the severed limb in a clean plastic bag. If you have sterile saline compresses wrap them round the severed limb.
• It is not normally necessary to cool it.

Confer with a surgeon / trauma lead if necessary for long transport times.

• Try to create calm around the casualty, loosen tight clothing.
• Help the casualty to sit up / find a comfortable position.
• Monitor breathing.

If the casualty can't sit up:

• Help the casualty to lie down on his/her side.
• Gently tilt the head back and lift the chin forwards.

Infant under 1 year:

• Keep the head in a neutral position and lift the chin forwards.
• Monitor breathing, tell me if there is any change.

• Help the pat. to lie down on his/her side, preferably in the recovery position.
• Make sure s/he can breathe freely.
• Avoid any heat loss / cooling down.

• Stop the bleeding by applying pressure with a dry cloth to the wound until the bleeding stops.
• If possible keep the wounded area raised.
• Cover the wound with clean cloths or bandages.

• Prevent any further damage of a possible neck injury, especially if the casualty is unresponsive / complains of neck pain or numbness.
• Support the head and keep it in a straight line with the body.

If the casualty has to be moved:

• Keep the casualty completely stable and in line with the body, without moving the neck.
• Maintain a free airway and check s/he can breathe freely.

• Do not allow the casualty to eat or drink.

• Stabilise the injured area.
• Fractured legs can be stabilised by supporting the fractured area with clothes, blankets or cushions / pillows.

OPEN FRACTURE:

• Avoid contamination of the wound. Place clean cloths / bandages over the injured area.

• Apply pressure to the area that is bleeding, do not use a tourniquet unless qualified to do so.
• Place the severed limb in a clean plastic bag. If you have sterile saline compresses wrap them round the severed limb.
• It is not normally necessary to cool it.

Confer with a surgeon / trauma lead if necessary for long transport times.

• Try to create calm around the casualty, loosen tight clothing.
• Help the casualty to sit up / find a comfortable position.
• Monitor breathing.

If the casualty can't sit up:

• Help the casualty to lie down on his/her side.
• Gently tilt the head back and lift the chin forwards.

Infant under 1 year:

• Keep the head in a neutral position and lift the chin forwards.
• Monitor breathing, tell me if there is any change.

• Help the pat. to lie down on his/her side, preferably in the recovery position.
• Make sure s/he can breathe freely.
• Avoid any heat loss / cooling down.

• Stop the bleeding by applying pressure with a dry cloth to the wound until the bleeding stops.
• If possible keep the wounded area raised.
• Cover the wound with clean cloths or bandages.

• Prevent any further damage of a possible neck injury, especially if the casualty is unresponsive / complains of neck pain or numbness.
• Support the head and keep it in a straight line with the body.

If the casualty has to be moved:

• Keep the casualty completely stable and in line with the body, without moving the neck.
• Maintain a free airway and check s/he can breathe freely.

• Do not allow the casualty to eat or drink.

• Stabilise the injured area.
• Fractured legs can be stabilised by supporting the fractured area with clothes, blankets or cushions / pillows.

OPEN FRACTURE:

• Avoid contamination of the wound. Place clean cloths / bandages over the injured area.

• Apply pressure to the area that is bleeding, do not use a tourniquet unless qualified to do so.
• Place the severed limb in a clean plastic bag. If you have sterile saline compresses wrap them round the severed limb.
• It is not normally necessary to cool it.

Confer with a surgeon / trauma lead if necessary for long transport times.

• Try to create calm around the casualty, loosen tight clothing.
• Help the casualty to sit up / find a comfortable position.
• Monitor breathing.

If the casualty can't sit up:

• Help the casualty to lie down on his/her side.
• Gently tilt the head back and lift the chin forwards.

Infant under 1 year:

• Keep the head in a neutral position and lift the chin forwards.
• Monitor breathing, tell me if there is any change.

• Help the pat. to lie down on his/her side, preferably in the recovery position.
• Make sure s/he can breathe freely.
• Avoid any heat loss / cooling down.

• Stop the bleeding by applying pressure with a dry cloth to the wound until the bleeding stops.
• If possible keep the wounded area raised.
• Cover the wound with clean cloths or bandages.

• Prevent any further damage of a possible neck injury, especially if the casualty is unresponsive / complains of neck pain or numbness.
• Support the head and keep it in a straight line with the body.

If the casualty has to be moved:

• Keep the casualty completely stable and in line with the body, without moving the neck.
• Maintain a free airway and check s/he can breathe freely.

• Do not allow the casualty to eat or drink.

• Stabilise the injured area.
• Fractured legs can be stabilised by supporting the fractured area with clothes, blankets or cushions / pillows.

OPEN FRACTURE:

• Avoid contamination of the wound. Place clean cloths / bandages over the injured area.

• Apply pressure to the area that is bleeding, do not use a tourniquet unless qualified to do so.
• Place the severed limb in a clean plastic bag. If you have sterile saline compresses wrap them round the severed limb.
• It is not normally necessary to cool it.

Confer with a surgeon / trauma lead if necessary for long transport times.

• Try to create calm around the casualty, loosen tight clothing.
• Help the casualty to sit up / find a comfortable position.
• Monitor breathing.

If the casualty can't sit up:

• Help the casualty to lie down on his/her side.
• Gently tilt the head back and lift the chin forwards.

Infant under 1 year:

• Keep the head in a neutral position and lift the chin forwards.
• Monitor breathing, tell me if there is any change.

• Help the pat. to lie down on his/her side, preferably in the recovery position.
• Make sure s/he can breathe freely.
• Avoid any heat loss / cooling down.

• Stop the bleeding by applying pressure with a dry cloth to the wound until the bleeding stops.
• If possible keep the wounded area raised.
• Cover the wound with clean cloths or bandages.

• Prevent any further damage of a possible neck injury, especially if the casualty is unresponsive / complains of neck pain or numbness.
• Support the head and keep it in a straight line with the body.

If the casualty has to be moved:

• Keep the casualty completely stable and in line with the body, without moving the neck.
• Maintain a free airway and check s/he can breathe freely.

• Do not allow the casualty to eat or drink.

• Stabilise the injured area.
• Fractured legs can be stabilised by supporting the fractured area with clothes, blankets or cushions / pillows.

OPEN FRACTURE:

• Avoid contamination of the wound. Place clean cloths / bandages over the injured area.

• Apply pressure to the area that is bleeding, do not use a tourniquet unless qualified to do so.
• Place the severed limb in a clean plastic bag. If you have sterile saline compresses wrap them round the severed limb.
• It is not normally necessary to cool it.

Confer with a surgeon / trauma lead if necessary for long transport times.

• Try to create calm around the casualty, loosen tight clothing.
• Help the casualty to sit up / find a comfortable position.
• Monitor breathing.

If the casualty can't sit up:

• Help the casualty to lie down on his/her side.
• Gently tilt the head back and lift the chin forwards.

Infant under 1 year:

• Keep the head in a neutral position and lift the chin forwards.
• Monitor breathing, tell me if there is any change.

• Help the pat. to lie down on his/her side, preferably in the recovery position.
• Make sure s/he can breathe freely.
• Avoid any heat loss / cooling down.

• Stop the bleeding by applying pressure with a dry cloth to the wound until the bleeding stops.
• If possible keep the wounded area raised.
• Cover the wound with clean cloths or bandages.

• Prevent any further damage of a possible neck injury, especially if the casualty is unresponsive / complains of neck pain or numbness.
• Support the head and keep it in a straight line with the body.

If the casualty has to be moved:

• Keep the casualty completely stable and in line with the body, without moving the neck.
• Maintain a free airway and check s/he can breathe freely.

• Do not allow the casualty to eat or drink.

• Stabilise the injured area.
• Fractured legs can be stabilised by supporting the fractured area with clothes, blankets or cushions / pillows.

OPEN FRACTURE:

• Avoid contamination of the wound. Place clean cloths / bandages over the injured area.

• Apply pressure to the area that is bleeding, do not use a tourniquet unless qualified to do so.
• Place the severed limb in a clean plastic bag. If you have sterile saline compresses wrap them round the severed limb.
• It is not normally necessary to cool it.

Confer with a surgeon / trauma lead if necessary for long transport times.

• Try to create calm around the casualty, loosen tight clothing.
• Help the casualty to sit up / find a comfortable position.
• Monitor breathing.

If the casualty can't sit up:

• Help the casualty to lie down on his/her side.
• Gently tilt the head back and lift the chin forwards.

Infant under 1 year:

• Keep the head in a neutral position and lift the chin forwards.
• Monitor breathing, tell me if there is any change.

• Help the pat. to lie down on his/her side, preferably in the recovery position.
• Make sure s/he can breathe freely.
• Avoid any heat loss / cooling down.

• Stop the bleeding by applying pressure with a dry cloth to the wound until the bleeding stops.
• If possible keep the wounded area raised.
• Cover the wound with clean cloths or bandages.

• Prevent any further damage of a possible neck injury, especially if the casualty is unresponsive / complains of neck pain or numbness.
• Support the head and keep it in a straight line with the body.

If the casualty has to be moved:

• Keep the casualty completely stable and in line with the body, without moving the neck.
• Maintain a free airway and check s/he can breathe freely.

• Do not allow the casualty to eat or drink.

• Stabilise the injured area.
• Fractured legs can be stabilised by supporting the fractured area with clothes, blankets or cushions / pillows.

OPEN FRACTURE:

• Avoid contamination of the wound. Place clean cloths / bandages over the injured area.

• Apply pressure to the area that is bleeding, do not use a tourniquet unless qualified to do so.
• Place the severed limb in a clean plastic bag. If you have sterile saline compresses wrap them round the severed limb.
• It is not normally necessary to cool it.

Confer with a surgeon / trauma lead if necessary for long transport times.

• Try to create calm around the casualty, loosen tight clothing.
• Help the casualty to sit up / find a comfortable position.
• Monitor breathing.

If the casualty can't sit up:

• Help the casualty to lie down on his/her side.
• Gently tilt the head back and lift the chin forwards.

Infant under 1 year:

• Keep the head in a neutral position and lift the chin forwards.
• Monitor breathing, tell me if there is any change.

• Help the pat. to lie down on his/her side, preferably in the recovery position.
• Make sure s/he can breathe freely.
• Avoid any heat loss / cooling down.

• Stop the bleeding by applying pressure with a dry cloth to the wound until the bleeding stops.
• If possible keep the wounded area raised.
• Cover the wound with clean cloths or bandages.

• Prevent any further damage of a possible neck injury, especially if the casualty is unresponsive / complains of neck pain or numbness.
• Support the head and keep it in a straight line with the body.

If the casualty has to be moved:

• Keep the casualty completely stable and in line with the body, without moving the neck.
• Maintain a free airway and check s/he can breathe freely.

• Do not allow the casualty to eat or drink.

• Stabilise the injured area.
• Fractured legs can be stabilised by supporting the fractured area with clothes, blankets or cushions / pillows.

OPEN FRACTURE:

• Avoid contamination of the wound. Place clean cloths / bandages over the injured area.

• Apply pressure to the area that is bleeding, do not use a tourniquet unless qualified to do so.
• Place the severed limb in a clean plastic bag. If you have sterile saline compresses wrap them round the severed limb.
• It is not normally necessary to cool it.

Confer with a surgeon / trauma lead if necessary for long transport times.

• Try to create calm around the casualty, loosen tight clothing.
• Help the casualty to sit up / find a comfortable position.
• Monitor breathing.

If the casualty can't sit up:

• Help the casualty to lie down on his/her side.
• Gently tilt the head back and lift the chin forwards.

Infant under 1 year:

• Keep the head in a neutral position and lift the chin forwards.
• Monitor breathing, tell me if there is any change.

• Help the pat. to lie down on his/her side, preferably in the recovery position.
• Make sure s/he can breathe freely.
• Avoid any heat loss / cooling down.

• Stop the bleeding by applying pressure with a dry cloth to the wound until the bleeding stops.
• If possible keep the wounded area raised.
• Cover the wound with clean cloths or bandages.

• Prevent any further damage of a possible neck injury, especially if the casualty is unresponsive / complains of neck pain or numbness.
• Support the head and keep it in a straight line with the body.

If the casualty has to be moved:

• Keep the casualty completely stable and in line with the body, without moving the neck.
• Maintain a free airway and check s/he can breathe freely.

• Do not allow the casualty to eat or drink.

• Stabilise the injured area.
• Fractured legs can be stabilised by supporting the fractured area with clothes, blankets or cushions / pillows.

OPEN FRACTURE:

• Avoid contamination of the wound. Place clean cloths / bandages over the injured area.

• Apply pressure to the area that is bleeding, do not use a tourniquet unless qualified to do so.
• Place the severed limb in a clean plastic bag. If you have sterile saline compresses wrap them round the severed limb.
• It is not normally necessary to cool it.

Confer with a surgeon / trauma lead if necessary for long transport times.

• Try to create calm around the casualty, loosen tight clothing.
• Help the casualty to sit up / find a comfortable position.
• Monitor breathing.

If the casualty can't sit up:

• Help the casualty to lie down on his/her side.
• Gently tilt the head back and lift the chin forwards.

Infant under 1 year:

• Keep the head in a neutral position and lift the chin forwards.
• Monitor breathing, tell me if there is any change.

• Help the pat. to lie down on his/her side, preferably in the recovery position.
• Make sure s/he can breathe freely.
• Avoid any heat loss / cooling down.

• Stop the bleeding by applying pressure with a dry cloth to the wound until the bleeding stops.
• If possible keep the wounded area raised.
• Cover the wound with clean cloths or bandages.

• Prevent any further damage of a possible neck injury, especially if the casualty is unresponsive / complains of neck pain or numbness.
• Support the head and keep it in a straight line with the body.

If the casualty has to be moved:

• Keep the casualty completely stable and in line with the body, without moving the neck.
• Maintain a free airway and check s/he can breathe freely.

• Do not allow the casualty to eat or drink.

• Stabilise the injured area.
• Fractured legs can be stabilised by supporting the fractured area with clothes, blankets or cushions / pillows.

OPEN FRACTURE:

• Avoid contamination of the wound. Place clean cloths / bandages over the injured area.

• Apply pressure to the area that is bleeding, do not use a tourniquet unless qualified to do so.
• Place the severed limb in a clean plastic bag. If you have sterile saline compresses wrap them round the severed limb.
• It is not normally necessary to cool it.

Confer with a surgeon / trauma lead if necessary for long transport times.

• Try to create calm around the casualty, loosen tight clothing.
• Help the casualty to sit up / find a comfortable position.
• Monitor breathing.

If the casualty can't sit up:

• Help the casualty to lie down on his/her side.
• Gently tilt the head back and lift the chin forwards.

Infant under 1 year:

• Keep the head in a neutral position and lift the chin forwards.
• Monitor breathing, tell me if there is any change.

• Help the pat. to lie down on his/her side, preferably in the recovery position.
• Make sure s/he can breathe freely.
• Avoid any heat loss / cooling down.

• Stop the bleeding by applying pressure with a dry cloth to the wound until the bleeding stops.
• If possible keep the wounded area raised.
• Cover the wound with clean cloths or bandages.

• Prevent any further damage of a possible neck injury, especially if the casualty is unresponsive / complains of neck pain or numbness.
• Support the head and keep it in a straight line with the body.

If the casualty has to be moved:

• Keep the casualty completely stable and in line with the body, without moving the neck.
• Maintain a free airway and check s/he can breathe freely.

• Do not allow the casualty to eat or drink.

• Stabilise the injured area.
• Fractured legs can be stabilised by supporting the fractured area with clothes, blankets or cushions / pillows.

OPEN FRACTURE:

• Avoid contamination of the wound. Place clean cloths / bandages over the injured area.

• Apply pressure to the area that is bleeding, do not use a tourniquet unless qualified to do so.
• Place the severed limb in a clean plastic bag. If you have sterile saline compresses wrap them round the severed limb.
• It is not normally necessary to cool it.

Confer with a surgeon / trauma lead if necessary for long transport times.

• Try to create calm around the casualty, loosen tight clothing.
• Help the casualty to sit up / find a comfortable position.
• Monitor breathing.

If the casualty can't sit up:

• Help the casualty to lie down on his/her side.
• Gently tilt the head back and lift the chin forwards.

Infant under 1 year:

• Keep the head in a neutral position and lift the chin forwards.
• Monitor breathing, tell me if there is any change.

• Help the pat. to lie down on his/her side, preferably in the recovery position.
• Make sure s/he can breathe freely.
• Avoid any heat loss / cooling down.

• Stop the bleeding by applying pressure with a dry cloth to the wound until the bleeding stops.
• If possible keep the wounded area raised.
• Cover the wound with clean cloths or bandages.

• Prevent any further damage of a possible neck injury, especially if the casualty is unresponsive / complains of neck pain or numbness.
• Support the head and keep it in a straight line with the body.

If the casualty has to be moved:

• Keep the casualty completely stable and in line with the body, without moving the neck.
• Maintain a free airway and check s/he can breathe freely.

• Do not allow the casualty to eat or drink.

• Stabilise the injured area.
• Fractured legs can be stabilised by supporting the fractured area with clothes, blankets or cushions / pillows.

OPEN FRACTURE:

• Avoid contamination of the wound. Place clean cloths / bandages over the injured area.

• Apply pressure to the area that is bleeding, do not use a tourniquet unless qualified to do so.
• Place the severed limb in a clean plastic bag. If you have sterile saline compresses wrap them round the severed limb.
• It is not normally necessary to cool it.

Confer with a surgeon / trauma lead if necessary for long transport times.

• Try to create calm around the casualty, loosen tight clothing.
• Help the casualty to sit up / find a comfortable position.
• Monitor breathing.

If the casualty can't sit up:

• Help the casualty to lie down on his/her side.
• Gently tilt the head back and lift the chin forwards.

Infant under 1 year:

• Keep the head in a neutral position and lift the chin forwards.
• Monitor breathing, tell me if there is any change.

• Help the pat. to lie down on his/her side, preferably in the recovery position.
• Make sure s/he can breathe freely.
• Avoid any heat loss / cooling down.

• Stop the bleeding by applying pressure with a dry cloth to the wound until the bleeding stops.
• If possible keep the wounded area raised.
• Cover the wound with clean cloths or bandages.

• Prevent any further damage of a possible neck injury, especially if the casualty is unresponsive / complains of neck pain or numbness.
• Support the head and keep it in a straight line with the body.

If the casualty has to be moved:

• Keep the casualty completely stable and in line with the body, without moving the neck.
• Maintain a free airway and check s/he can breathe freely.

• Do not allow the casualty to eat or drink.

• Stabilise the injured area.
• Fractured legs can be stabilised by supporting the fractured area with clothes, blankets or cushions / pillows.

OPEN FRACTURE:

• Avoid contamination of the wound. Place clean cloths / bandages over the injured area.

• Apply pressure to the area that is bleeding, do not use a tourniquet unless qualified to do so.
• Place the severed limb in a clean plastic bag. If you have sterile saline compresses wrap them round the severed limb.
• It is not normally necessary to cool it.

Confer with a surgeon / trauma lead if necessary for long transport times.

• Try to create calm around the casualty, loosen tight clothing.
• Help the casualty to sit up / find a comfortable position.
• Monitor breathing.

If the casualty can't sit up:

• Help the casualty to lie down on his/her side.
• Gently tilt the head back and lift the chin forwards.

Infant under 1 year:

• Keep the head in a neutral position and lift the chin forwards.
• Monitor breathing, tell me if there is any change.

• Help the pat. to lie down on his/her side, preferably in the recovery position.
• Make sure s/he can breathe freely.
• Avoid any heat loss / cooling down.

• Stop the bleeding by applying pressure with a dry cloth to the wound until the bleeding stops.
• If possible keep the wounded area raised.
• Cover the wound with clean cloths or bandages.

• Prevent any further damage of a possible neck injury, especially if the casualty is unresponsive / complains of neck pain or numbness.
• Support the head and keep it in a straight line with the body.

If the casualty has to be moved:

• Keep the casualty completely stable and in line with the body, without moving the neck.
• Maintain a free airway and check s/he can breathe freely.

• Do not allow the casualty to eat or drink.

• Stabilise the injured area.
• Fractured legs can be stabilised by supporting the fractured area with clothes, blankets or cushions / pillows.

OPEN FRACTURE:

• Avoid contamination of the wound. Place clean cloths / bandages over the injured area.

• Apply pressure to the area that is bleeding, do not use a tourniquet unless qualified to do so.
• Place the severed limb in a clean plastic bag. If you have sterile saline compresses wrap them round the severed limb.
• It is not normally necessary to cool it.

Confer with a surgeon / trauma lead if necessary for long transport times.

• Try to create calm around the casualty, loosen tight clothing.
• Help the casualty to sit up / find a comfortable position.
• Monitor breathing.

If the casualty can't sit up:

• Help the casualty to lie down on his/her side.
• Gently tilt the head back and lift the chin forwards.

Infant under 1 year:

• Keep the head in a neutral position and lift the chin forwards.
• Monitor breathing, tell me if there is any change.

• Help the pat. to lie down on his/her side, preferably in the recovery position.
• Make sure s/he can breathe freely.
• Avoid any heat loss / cooling down.

• Stop the bleeding by applying pressure with a dry cloth to the wound until the bleeding stops.
• If possible keep the wounded area raised.
• Cover the wound with clean cloths or bandages.

• Prevent any further damage of a possible neck injury, especially if the casualty is unresponsive / complains of neck pain or numbness.
• Support the head and keep it in a straight line with the body.

If the casualty has to be moved:

• Keep the casualty completely stable and in line with the body, without moving the neck.
• Maintain a free airway and check s/he can breathe freely.

• Do not allow the casualty to eat or drink.

• Stabilise the injured area.
• Fractured legs can be stabilised by supporting the fractured area with clothes, blankets or cushions / pillows.

OPEN FRACTURE:

• Avoid contamination of the wound. Place clean cloths / bandages over the injured area.

• Apply pressure to the area that is bleeding, do not use a tourniquet unless qualified to do so.
• Place the severed limb in a clean plastic bag. If you have sterile saline compresses wrap them round the severed limb.
• It is not normally necessary to cool it.

Confer with a surgeon / trauma lead if necessary for long transport times.

• Try to create calm around the casualty, loosen tight clothing.
• Help the casualty to sit up / find a comfortable position.
• Monitor breathing.

If the casualty can't sit up:

• Help the casualty to lie down on his/her side.
• Gently tilt the head back and lift the chin forwards.

Infant under 1 year:

• Keep the head in a neutral position and lift the chin forwards.
• Monitor breathing, tell me if there is any change.

• Help the pat. to lie down on his/her side, preferably in the recovery position.
• Make sure s/he can breathe freely.
• Avoid any heat loss / cooling down.

• Stop the bleeding by applying pressure with a dry cloth to the wound until the bleeding stops.
• If possible keep the wounded area raised.
• Cover the wound with clean cloths or bandages.

• Prevent any further damage of a possible neck injury, especially if the casualty is unresponsive / complains of neck pain or numbness.
• Support the head and keep it in a straight line with the body.

If the casualty has to be moved:

• Keep the casualty completely stable and in line with the body, without moving the neck.
• Maintain a free airway and check s/he can breathe freely.

• Do not allow the casualty to eat or drink.

• Stabilise the injured area.
• Fractured legs can be stabilised by supporting the fractured area with clothes, blankets or cushions / pillows.

OPEN FRACTURE:

• Avoid contamination of the wound. Place clean cloths / bandages over the injured area.

• Apply pressure to the area that is bleeding, do not use a tourniquet unless qualified to do so.
• Place the severed limb in a clean plastic bag. If you have sterile saline compresses wrap them round the severed limb.
• It is not normally necessary to cool it.

Confer with a surgeon / trauma lead if necessary for long transport times.

• Try to create calm around the casualty, loosen tight clothing.
• Help the casualty to sit up / find a comfortable position.
• Monitor breathing.

If the casualty can't sit up:

• Help the casualty to lie down on his/her side.
• Gently tilt the head back and lift the chin forwards.

Infant under 1 year:

• Keep the head in a neutral position and lift the chin forwards.
• Monitor breathing, tell me if there is any change.

• Help the pat. to lie down on his/her side, preferably in the recovery position.
• Make sure s/he can breathe freely.
• Avoid any heat loss / cooling down.

• Stop the bleeding by applying pressure with a dry cloth to the wound until the bleeding stops.
• If possible keep the wounded area raised.
• Cover the wound with clean cloths or bandages.

• Prevent any further damage of a possible neck injury, especially if the casualty is unresponsive / complains of neck pain or numbness.
• Support the head and keep it in a straight line with the body.

If the casualty has to be moved:

• Keep the casualty completely stable and in line with the body, without moving the neck.
• Maintain a free airway and check s/he can breathe freely.

• Do not allow the casualty to eat or drink.

• Stabilise the injured area.
• Fractured legs can be stabilised by supporting the fractured area with clothes, blankets or cushions / pillows.

OPEN FRACTURE:

• Avoid contamination of the wound. Place clean cloths / bandages over the injured area.

• Apply pressure to the area that is bleeding, do not use a tourniquet unless qualified to do so.
• Place the severed limb in a clean plastic bag. If you have sterile saline compresses wrap them round the severed limb.
• It is not normally necessary to cool it.

Confer with a surgeon / trauma lead if necessary for long transport times.

• Try to create calm around the casualty, loosen tight clothing.
• Help the casualty to sit up / find a comfortable position.
• Monitor breathing.

If the casualty can't sit up:

• Help the casualty to lie down on his/her side.
• Gently tilt the head back and lift the chin forwards.

Infant under 1 year:

• Keep the head in a neutral position and lift the chin forwards.
• Monitor breathing, tell me if there is any change.

• Help the pat. to lie down on his/her side, preferably in the recovery position.
• Make sure s/he can breathe freely.
• Avoid any heat loss / cooling down.

• Stop the bleeding by applying pressure with a dry cloth to the wound until the bleeding stops.
• If possible keep the wounded area raised.
• Cover the wound with clean cloths or bandages.

• Prevent any further damage of a possible neck injury, especially if the casualty is unresponsive / complains of neck pain or numbness.
• Support the head and keep it in a straight line with the body.

If the casualty has to be moved:

• Keep the casualty completely stable and in line with the body, without moving the neck.
• Maintain a free airway and check s/he can breathe freely.

• Do not allow the casualty to eat or drink.

• Stabilise the injured area.
• Fractured legs can be stabilised by supporting the fractured area with clothes, blankets or cushions / pillows.

OPEN FRACTURE:

• Avoid contamination of the wound. Place clean cloths / bandages over the injured area.

• Apply pressure to the area that is bleeding, do not use a tourniquet unless qualified to do so.
• Place the severed limb in a clean plastic bag. If you have sterile saline compresses wrap them round the severed limb.
• It is not normally necessary to cool it.

Confer with a surgeon / trauma lead if necessary for long transport times.

• Try to create calm around the casualty, loosen tight clothing.
• Help the casualty to sit up / find a comfortable position.
• Monitor breathing.

If the casualty can't sit up:

• Help the casualty to lie down on his/her side.
• Gently tilt the head back and lift the chin forwards.

Infant under 1 year:

• Keep the head in a neutral position and lift the chin forwards.
• Monitor breathing, tell me if there is any change.

• Help the pat. to lie down on his/her side, preferably in the recovery position.
• Make sure s/he can breathe freely.
• Avoid any heat loss / cooling down.

• Stop the bleeding by applying pressure with a dry cloth to the wound until the bleeding stops.
• If possible keep the wounded area raised.
• Cover the wound with clean cloths or bandages.

• Prevent any further damage of a possible neck injury, especially if the casualty is unresponsive / complains of neck pain or numbness.
• Support the head and keep it in a straight line with the body.

If the casualty has to be moved:

• Keep the casualty completely stable and in line with the body, without moving the neck.
• Maintain a free airway and check s/he can breathe freely.

• Do not allow the casualty to eat or drink.

• Stabilise the injured area.
• Fractured legs can be stabilised by supporting the fractured area with clothes, blankets or cushions / pillows.

OPEN FRACTURE:

• Avoid contamination of the wound. Place clean cloths / bandages over the injured area.

• Apply pressure to the area that is bleeding, do not use a tourniquet unless qualified to do so.
• Place the severed limb in a clean plastic bag. If you have sterile saline compresses wrap them round the severed limb.
• It is not normally necessary to cool it.

Confer with a surgeon / trauma lead if necessary for long transport times.

• Try to create calm around the casualty, loosen tight clothing.
• Help the casualty to sit up / find a comfortable position.
• Monitor breathing.

If the casualty can't sit up:

• Help the casualty to lie down on his/her side.
• Gently tilt the head back and lift the chin forwards.

Infant under 1 year:

• Keep the head in a neutral position and lift the chin forwards.
• Monitor breathing, tell me if there is any change.

• Help the pat. to lie down on his/her side, preferably in the recovery position.
• Make sure s/he can breathe freely.
• Avoid any heat loss / cooling down.

• Stop the bleeding by applying pressure with a dry cloth to the wound until the bleeding stops.
• If possible keep the wounded area raised.
• Cover the wound with clean cloths or bandages.

• Prevent any further damage of a possible neck injury, especially if the casualty is unresponsive / complains of neck pain or numbness.
• Support the head and keep it in a straight line with the body.

If the casualty has to be moved:

• Keep the casualty completely stable and in line with the body, without moving the neck.
• Maintain a free airway and check s/he can breathe freely.

• Do not allow the casualty to eat or drink.

• Stabilise the injured area.
• Fractured legs can be stabilised by supporting the fractured area with clothes, blankets or cushions / pillows.

OPEN FRACTURE:

• Avoid contamination of the wound. Place clean cloths / bandages over the injured area.

• Apply pressure to the area that is bleeding, do not use a tourniquet unless qualified to do so.
• Place the severed limb in a clean plastic bag. If you have sterile saline compresses wrap them round the severed limb.
• It is not normally necessary to cool it.

Confer with a surgeon / trauma lead if necessary for long transport times.

• Try to create calm around the casualty, loosen tight clothing.
• Help the casualty to sit up / find a comfortable position.
• Monitor breathing.

If the casualty can't sit up:

• Help the casualty to lie down on his/her side.
• Gently tilt the head back and lift the chin forwards.

Infant under 1 year:

• Keep the head in a neutral position and lift the chin forwards.
• Monitor breathing, tell me if there is any change.

• Help the pat. to lie down on his/her side, preferably in the recovery position.
• Make sure s/he can breathe freely.
• Avoid any heat loss / cooling down.

• Stop the bleeding by applying pressure with a dry cloth to the wound until the bleeding stops.
• If possible keep the wounded area raised.
• Cover the wound with clean cloths or bandages.

• Prevent any further damage of a possible neck injury, especially if the casualty is unresponsive / complains of neck pain or numbness.
• Support the head and keep it in a straight line with the body.

If the casualty has to be moved:

• Keep the casualty completely stable and in line with the body, without moving the neck.
• Maintain a free airway and check s/he can breathe freely.

• Do not allow the casualty to eat or drink.

• Stabilise the injured area.
• Fractured legs can be stabilised by supporting the fractured area with clothes, blankets or cushions / pillows.

OPEN FRACTURE:

• Avoid contamination of the wound. Place clean cloths / bandages over the injured area.

• Apply pressure to the area that is bleeding, do not use a tourniquet unless qualified to do so.
• Place the severed limb in a clean plastic bag. If you have sterile saline compresses wrap them round the severed limb.
• It is not normally necessary to cool it.

Confer with a surgeon / trauma lead if necessary for long transport times.

• Try to create calm around the casualty, loosen tight clothing.
• Help the casualty to sit up / find a comfortable position.
• Monitor breathing.

If the casualty can't sit up:

• Help the casualty to lie down on his/her side.
• Gently tilt the head back and lift the chin forwards.

Infant under 1 year:

• Keep the head in a neutral position and lift the chin forwards.
• Monitor breathing, tell me if there is any change.

• Help the pat. to lie down on his/her side, preferably in the recovery position.
• Make sure s/he can breathe freely.
• Avoid any heat loss / cooling down.

• Stop the bleeding by applying pressure with a dry cloth to the wound until the bleeding stops.
• If possible keep the wounded area raised.
• Cover the wound with clean cloths or bandages.

• Prevent any further damage of a possible neck injury, especially if the casualty is unresponsive / complains of neck pain or numbness.
• Support the head and keep it in a straight line with the body.

If the casualty has to be moved:

• Keep the casualty completely stable and in line with the body, without moving the neck.
• Maintain a free airway and check s/he can breathe freely.

• Do not allow the casualty to eat or drink.

• Stabilise the injured area.
• Fractured legs can be stabilised by supporting the fractured area with clothes, blankets or cushions / pillows.

OPEN FRACTURE:

• Avoid contamination of the wound. Place clean cloths / bandages over the injured area.

• Apply pressure to the area that is bleeding, do not use a tourniquet unless qualified to do so.
• Place the severed limb in a clean plastic bag. If you have sterile saline compresses wrap them round the severed limb.
• It is not normally necessary to cool it.

Confer with a surgeon / trauma lead if necessary for long transport times.

• Try to create calm around the casualty, loosen tight clothing.
• Help the casualty to sit up / find a comfortable position.
• Monitor breathing.

If the casualty can't sit up:

• Help the casualty to lie down on his/her side.
• Gently tilt the head back and lift the chin forwards.

Infant under 1 year:

• Keep the head in a neutral position and lift the chin forwards.
• Monitor breathing, tell me if there is any change.

• Help the pat. to lie down on his/her side, preferably in the recovery position.
• Make sure s/he can breathe freely.
• Avoid any heat loss / cooling down.

• Stop the bleeding by applying pressure with a dry cloth to the wound until the bleeding stops.
• If possible keep the wounded area raised.
• Cover the wound with clean cloths or bandages.

• Prevent any further damage of a possible neck injury, especially if the casualty is unresponsive / complains of neck pain or numbness.
• Support the head and keep it in a straight line with the body.

If the casualty has to be moved:

• Keep the casualty completely stable and in line with the body, without moving the neck.
• Maintain a free airway and check s/he can breathe freely.

• Do not allow the casualty to eat or drink.

• Stabilise the injured area.
• Fractured legs can be stabilised by supporting the fractured area with clothes, blankets or cushions / pillows.

OPEN FRACTURE:

• Avoid contamination of the wound. Place clean cloths / bandages over the injured area.

• Apply pressure to the area that is bleeding, do not use a tourniquet unless qualified to do so.
• Place the severed limb in a clean plastic bag. If you have sterile saline compresses wrap them round the severed limb.
• It is not normally necessary to cool it.

Confer with a surgeon / trauma lead if necessary for long transport times.

• Try to create calm around the casualty, loosen tight clothing.
• Help the casualty to sit up / find a comfortable position.
• Monitor breathing.

If the casualty can't sit up:

• Help the casualty to lie down on his/her side.
• Gently tilt the head back and lift the chin forwards.

Infant under 1 year:

• Keep the head in a neutral position and lift the chin forwards.
• Monitor breathing, tell me if there is any change.

• Help the pat. to lie down on his/her side, preferably in the recovery position.
• Make sure s/he can breathe freely.
• Avoid any heat loss / cooling down.

• Stop the bleeding by applying pressure with a dry cloth to the wound until the bleeding stops.
• If possible keep the wounded area raised.
• Cover the wound with clean cloths or bandages.

• Prevent any further damage of a possible neck injury, especially if the casualty is unresponsive / complains of neck pain or numbness.
• Support the head and keep it in a straight line with the body.

If the casualty has to be moved:

• Keep the casualty completely stable and in line with the body, without moving the neck.
• Maintain a free airway and check s/he can breathe freely.

• Do not allow the casualty to eat or drink.

• Stabilise the injured area.
• Fractured legs can be stabilised by supporting the fractured area with clothes, blankets or cushions / pillows.

OPEN FRACTURE:

• Avoid contamination of the wound. Place clean cloths / bandages over the injured area.

• Apply pressure to the area that is bleeding, do not use a tourniquet unless qualified to do so.
• Place the severed limb in a clean plastic bag. If you have sterile saline compresses wrap them round the severed limb.
• It is not normally necessary to cool it.

Confer with a surgeon / trauma lead if necessary for long transport times.

• Help the pat. to lie down on his/her side, preferably in the recovery position.
• Make sure s/he can breathe freely.
• Avoid any heat loss / cooling down.

• Help the pat. to lie down on his/her side, preferably in the recovery position.
• Make sure s/he can breathe freely.
• Avoid any heat loss / cooling down.

• Prevent any further damage of a possible neck injury, especially if the casualty is unresponsive / complains of neck pain or numbness.
• Support the head and keep it in a straight line with the body.

If the casualty has to be moved:

• Keep the casualty completely stable and in line with the body, without moving the neck.
• Maintain a free airway and check s/he can breathe freely.

• Do not allow the casualty to eat or drink.

• Stabilise the injured area.
• Fractured legs can be stabilised by supporting the fractured area with clothes, blankets or cushions / pillows.

OPEN FRACTURE:

• Avoid contamination of the wound. Place clean cloths / bandages over the injured area.

• Stop the bleeding by applying pressure with a dry cloth to the wound until the bleeding stops.
• If possible keep the wounded area raised.
• Cover the wound with clean cloths or bandages.

• Do not allow the casualty to eat or drink.