It may be acceptable to move a seriously injured victim if

It may be acceptable to move a seriously injured victim if

• A. Fire or explosion is likely; poisonous fumes are present; the victim is in the way of another seriously injured victim
• B. You think they can walk
• C. Never move them
• D. Only if you have an ambulance

Answer: (A)

In first aid, you move a seriously injured person only when staying put would bring them or others into immediate danger. If there’s a fire or a risk of explosion, or poisonous fumes, getting the person to safety quickly can prevent further harm. Similarly, if the person’s position is blocking access to another badly injured person who needs urgent care, moving them to clear the way can save lives. When moving in these situations, act quickly but carefully, keep the person’s head, neck, and spine aligned if you suspect a spinal injury, and use a safe technique so you don’t cause more harm. Choosing not to move them is appropriate only when there’s no immediate danger. Thoughts that they can walk, or waiting for an ambulance before acting, aren’t valid reasons to move or not move in these dangerous scenarios.

In first aid, you move a seriously injured person only when staying put would bring them or others into immediate danger. If there’s a fire or a risk of explosion, or poisonous fumes, getting the person to safety quickly can prevent further harm. Similarly, if the person’s position is blocking access to another badly injured person who needs urgent care, moving them to clear the way can save lives. When moving in these situations, act quickly but carefully, keep the person’s head, neck, and spine aligned if you suspect a spinal injury, and use a safe technique so you don’t cause more harm.

Choosing not to move them is appropriate only when there’s no immediate danger. Thoughts that they can walk, or waiting for an ambulance before acting, aren’t valid reasons to move or not move in these dangerous scenarios.