How to be a real hero

發生車禍應該馬上急救。但也得救之有道哦。

WHAT would you do if you came across a car accident? A few years ago, an American football player was seen as a hero for pulling some injured people out of a damaged car. Others stood by doing nothing and, as a result, they were accused of not caring. But in fact, even the heros actions might have been wrong.

Sometimes, rescuing a car accident victim (受害者) can bring even more trouble. Once a deaf-mute (聾啞人) was thrown from his car in an accident. People carried him from the road even though he shook his head, trying to tell them not to move him. Their actions might have caused spinal injuries, possibly leaving the man in a wheelchair.

It is very important to ask the victim if they want to be moved before doing so.

Even if the person says "yes", you still need to be cautious (謹慎的).

If an injury is very serious, then emergency first aid (急救), such as mouth-to-mouth resuscitation (人工呼吸), is usually necessary.

But if there is no immediate danger, or even if the victim is unconscious (昏迷) but still breathing normally, there is little to be gained by moving them. Its best to wait for professional (專業的) help to arrive.

However, there are several "safe" things that can be done:

* Cover the victim with a coat or blanket to keep them warm and to prevent shock.

* Shade the victim from the sun or make a shelter to protect them from rainfall.

* Talk to them, tell them help is on the way. Always be encouraging.

* Hold their hands while waiting for the ambulance (救護車). It can do a lot for an injured persons sense of survival.

* Use a clean cloth to stop the flow of blood from a serious wound.

From: www.21stcentury.com.cn