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Road Traffic Trauma

High-impact injury with possible internal bleeding

Immediate First Aid

  • 1
    Ensure scene safety and call emergency services

    Ensure scene safety and call emergency services.

  • 2
    Control major bleeding with direct pressure

    Control major bleeding with direct pressure.

  • 3
    Keep neck/spine aligned and avoid unnecessary movement

    Keep neck/spine aligned and avoid unnecessary movement.

  • 4
    Monitor airway and breathing until responders arrive

    Monitor airway and breathing until responders arrive.