Primary Survey 1: DANGER
Primary Survey 1: DANGER:
The very first thing you should do when you approach a casualty is check for danger to yourself - we don't want two casualties and no-one to summon help. It is tempting to rush straight to the aid of an injured person - don't. Try and compose yourself and take few seconds to look around and check the scene is safe beforehand.
Remember to look for hidden dangers like electricity, overhead hazards and poison gases.
Remove the danger from the casualty before you try and give first aid.
Remember to look for hidden dangers like electricity, overhead hazards and poison gases.
Remove the danger from the casualty before you try and give first aid.
