Why should an injured person stay conscious during first aid?
For example, what if the patient feels tired and he knows that he is being saved and moved to the hospital, so he just wants to take a short nap in the ambulance?
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@tihi said:
For example, what if the patient feels tired and he knows that he is being saved and moved to the hospital, so he just wants to take a short nap in the ambulance?An injured person must remain conscious during first aid so that the rescuer can assess their condition, ensure they are breathing, and reassure them. Altered consciousness is a vital indicator, and a conscious person can provide important information. If they lose consciousness, risks such as airway obstruction by the tongue or fluids increase, necessitating placement in the recovery position.
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- To keep the airway open
++When unconscious, the tongue can fall back and block the airway.
++A conscious person can cough, swallow, or adjust their head to keep breathing.
- To monitor vital signs
++When awake, rescuers can easily check if the person is breathing, responding, and stable.
++Loss of consciousness may hide early signs of cardiac arrest or stopped breathing.
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- To detect serious conditions early
++ Sleepiness or drowsiness after an injury may mean brain trauma, internal bleeding, or shock.
++ Falling asleep can be a warning sign, not a sign of rest.
- To communicate with rescuers
++ A conscious patient can tell rescuers where it hurts or how they feel.
++ An unconscious person cannot, making assessment harder.
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If the person starts to fall asleep:
++ Do not let them sleep.
++ Keep talking to them, gently shake or call them.
++ Check breathing and pulse, place them in a safe position, and call emergency help.
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And if you’re the patient, do everything you can to stay awake. Don’t let yourself relax or fall asleep.
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@Bois_3ISKD said:
@tihi said:
For example, what if the patient feels tired and he knows that he is being saved and moved to the hospital, so he just wants to take a short nap in the ambulance?An injured person must remain conscious during first aid so that the rescuer can assess their condition, ensure they are breathing, and reassure them. Altered consciousness is a vital indicator, and a conscious person can provide important information. If they lose consciousness, risks such as airway obstruction by the tongue or fluids increase, necessitating placement in the recovery position.
thank you so much for your sharings
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Look like you answer your own question, thanks
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I see you’re still at it tihi ;-)
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