MY LEG IS BLEEDING and other possible injuries during an earthquake + how to deal
Having an injury sucks. It is like you are temporarily incapacitated. Imagine having an injury during an earthquake. Now that really sucks. Do not worry, though, we are here to help you and tell you what to do if ever you get injured or you are trying to help someone who had just gotten injured because of an earthquake.
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WHOA! It's a good thing you have this to guide you on how to deal with earthquake injuries.
Step 1: Check yourself, before you wreck yourself. Remember, you should check if you're in the right condition to help anyone. First check if you have an injury, so you can tend to yourself. If you can find someone to help you, and it won't endanger them to do so, don't be shy! It's your life :3
Step 2: If you don't have an injury, and you won't be threatening your own safety, go ahead and help out people who you observe to need your help.
Step 3: If you find anybody who's is injured and needs your help, assess their injury. If it's a serious injury, it's best not to move them unless it's absolutely necessary.
Step 4: If they've got wounds and less serious injuries, you can go ahead and apply first aid.
Step 5: If they are in need of more professional help, ask help from emergency services.
(For more detailed reading: http://www.cusec.org/earthquake-safety/drop-cover-a-hold/72-after-an-earthquake.html)
Step 1: Check yourself, before you wreck yourself. Remember, you should check if you're in the right condition to help anyone. First check if you have an injury, so you can tend to yourself. If you can find someone to help you, and it won't endanger them to do so, don't be shy! It's your life :3
Step 2: If you don't have an injury, and you won't be threatening your own safety, go ahead and help out people who you observe to need your help.
Step 3: If you find anybody who's is injured and needs your help, assess their injury. If it's a serious injury, it's best not to move them unless it's absolutely necessary.
Step 4: If they've got wounds and less serious injuries, you can go ahead and apply first aid.
Step 5: If they are in need of more professional help, ask help from emergency services.
(For more detailed reading: http://www.cusec.org/earthquake-safety/drop-cover-a-hold/72-after-an-earthquake.html)