Given the greater mobility that is coming these months on the road, the police wanted to remind them how to act in a case that can happen to any driver and that, if done well, can save lives. It is the situation that occurs in the presence of a traffic accident, something that escapes the security that anyone can present, and that to memorize the correct action follows the initials of PAS.
Protect, notify and help are the three fundamental steps that the National Police Force (CNP) . A good conduct to take into account in the event of an accident, which has not yet been rescued by specialized agents, and which can be vital for the health of the driver and passengers involved in the mishap on the road.
In a campaign that is being carried out together with the Red Cross, the Police thus wants to educate the millions of Spaniards who will be out on the roads this summer to enjoy their vacations. And it is that this PAS behavior is vital to memorize, since not everyone knows it and sometimes, the false belief of help can be worse for the people involved or, even, for the one who helps.
Protect, warn and help
Therefore, the first thing of all is to protect the place of the accident. By activating the , which can already be purchased, the next step will be to put on the reflective vest to make yourself visible on the road. If you do not have the new V-16 lights, you will first have to put on the vest inside the vehicle, then get out and place the classic emergency triangles.
After speaking with the victims and avoiding further imprudence, the next step is to notify the emergency services. Using 112, it will be necessary to indicate the place of the accident, the nearest kilometer point, describe the current situation, indicate the number of injured and their situation and identify oneself, staying on the call until indicated by the emergency services.
Finally, and before they arrive, the victims will have to be helped. Checking the state of consciousness and avoiding sudden movements, in case of not breathing, a CPR maneuver will be necessary. A step also unknown to many people that consists of performing 30 chest compressions plus two breaths, at a rate of 100 compressions per minute. In addition, in case of bleeding it is highly recommended to apply direct pressure on the wound with a dressing.
The PAS behavior that can save lives this summer, but before which the police, as well as all the bodies involved in traffic, remember that the best security is to be cautious. “Prevention is living”, closes the memory of the agents in their social networks, inviting them to act well in such situations.
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