Florida Drivers Handbook |
6.1. First Aid Information
FIRST AID
If you come upon an accident, send someone for help. Then
apply the three first aid rules:
START THE BREATHING
If the injured person has stopped breathing, start artificial
respiration right away. Do not stop until a doctor tells
you to stop, or until the victim is breathing normally.
Follow these steps:
STOP THE BLEEDING
Most bleeding can be stopped by pressing down on
the wound. If possible you should place a gauze pad over
the wound and then press down. If you do not have a gauze
pad, a clean cloth or even your fingers will have to be
used. Bleeding from an artery should always be stopped first.
The blood from an artery will be bright red and will come
out of the wound in spurts. If the blood is darker in color
and flows evenly, it is from a vein.
TREAT FOR SHOCK
Persons who have been injured may go into shock. When someone
is in shock, all of the body functions slow down. Shock
can be very serious. It can cause death. Shock may develop
right after a crash or later. Injured persons must be treated
for shock regardless of whether or not they appear to be
in shock:
