It is extremely important to know the PAS (Protect, Warn and Help) protocol, taking into account the first of the measures to be applied in any case and which is the following: do not move the minor until the toilets have arrived
Every driver must be prepared to know how to act in the event of a possible accident or breakdown that requires him to stop on the road. In fact, between 30-50% of deaths occur within 5 minutes of the incident. And it rises to 75% after the first 60 minutes, according to the Spanish Alliance for Road Safety for Children (AESVi).
This also increases the chance of an accident, even if it is just a ‘scratch’ or a minor collision. That is why it is important to know how to act,
especially if there is a minor in the car So it is extremely important to know the PAS (Protect, Warn and Help) protocol, taking into account the first of the measures to be applied in any case, which is the following:
do not move the minor until the toilets arrive
In 2021, 17 minors died and 201 were seriously injured in traffic accidents. Of these, 52 were younger than 12 years old. Eight wore no belt or CRS. That is why the General Directorate for Traffic (DGT),
offers us some guidelines to follow
Apply the PAS protocol: Follow PAS protocol, Protect, Warn and Help. Only after protecting the area of the accident to prevent new risks should you call the 112 emergency services and help the possible victims. Remember to wear the reflective vest when you leave the vehicle.
Park in a safe place: If possible, park the vehicle in a safe place, activate the hazard warning lights and wait for help to arrive.
Don’t invade the road: Unless necessary, and by necessary we mean helping the victims; work together to avoid major hazards or restore road safety. Pedestrians must wear an approved high visibility reflective vest (mandatory). Entering the road to provide assistance, collaborate, or restore safety does not mean traveling on it. This behavior should be avoided. And it is expressly prohibited on (highway) roads.
Stay calm: Victim’s next of kin are usually shocked in these circumstances, which may lead to a harmful action for the minor.
Do not move the child: It is very important. Don’t move it. It can cause injuries that affect the spine. AESVi recommends the use of pediatric systems to facilitate the immobilization and extraction of small children.
In case of bleeding: If there is bleeding, wrap the wound and apply pressure with your hand until the ambulance arrives.
Cover him with a blanket: Even if it is not cold or we are in the middle of summer, the child should be lightly covered with some clothes or a blanket so that it does not lose heat, but without overheating or sweating.
no water, no food: You cannot give him water, food or medicine because of the risk of vomiting or loss of consciousness.
Don’t separate yourself from the small: Stay with the child at all times until emergency services arrive. And try to reassure him.
after the accident: If the minor was traveling in a CRS and the accident was serious, the Child Restraint System (CRS) should be discarded or checked by a specialist as there may have been internal damage not visible to the naked eye. display.
Source: La Verdad
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