15. First Aid

15.1 FIRST AID ON THE ROAD

DO:

• warm and comfort the casualty or casualties;
• give reassurance.

DO NOT:

• move the casualty or casualties;
• remove motor cyclist's helmet/s;
• give them anything to drink or eat.

15.2 PROVIDE EMERGENCY CARE (DRABC)-IF TRAINED IN FIRST AID

• Danger - Check that you are not in danger.
• Response - Check for movements.
• Airway - Check for and remove any obstruction to breathing.
• Breathing - Check breathing for up to 10 seconds.
• Compressions - If there is no pulse, administer chest compressions.