Let's just say, hypothetically, what should someone do if they get hit by a car (not including contacting police, getting numbers...) like should you let them lay there and what till the ambulance comes???
2007-01-30 15:53:03 · 12 answers · asked by Chaos J 3 in Health ➔ Other - Health
You should move them as little as possible because of the possibility of doing damage to the spinal cord, which could be damaged enough to sever a nerve (resulting in paralysis). Cover the person. If in the path of oncoming traffic, possibly another car could block the path - maybe wave off traffic if possible. Try to keep them warm, apply pressure to slow any bleeding, and reassure the person. Don't raise the head, as you want the blood to reach the brain to avoid shock.
2007-01-30 16:00:29 · answer #1 · answered by jelmar106 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Take a first aid class to learn how to address some of the things you could encounter. Don't move them unless it's necessary, like in the case of a car fire. Moving the victim could cause further back or neck injury. Stop any fatal bleeding by applying direct pressure, if you can. Otherwise, try to keep them calm. If you see signs of shock, elevate the feet and cover them with a blanket, or anything you can find. This is a great question. Good for you for being concerned enough to ask it! A Red Cross first aid course would be good for you.
2007-01-30 23:58:02 · answer #2 · answered by lizardmama 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
stop drop and roll...
what should you do if you were hit by a car? well it depends. if your hurt lay there. if your not hurt get up. you should ask what someone should do if either they hit someone with a car or you come across someone else that was hit by a car. if you are hit by a car you can do what ever you feel like doing after being hit by a car.
2007-01-30 23:55:07 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
i was in that situation once i was in the passenger side and i quickly got my friend out of the car and just waited for the ambulance
2007-01-30 23:56:08 · answer #4 · answered by MeLii♥ 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it all depends on how badly the person is hurt. If there's hardly a scratch on them, then you probably don't need to wait LOL if not, the 911 operator can guide you through what to do, if anything.
2007-01-30 23:56:56 · answer #5 · answered by High On Life 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depends if their in a dangerous position. Like if the car is on fire or if it could further jeopardizes their life.
2007-01-30 23:56:22 · answer #6 · answered by imaspaceychic 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
hit the car back
2007-01-31 00:00:09 · answer #7 · answered by REALity. 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you should not move them because of further injuring the neck or spinal. the only time that you should move someone is if their life is in immediate danger.
2007-01-30 23:58:11 · answer #8 · answered by mrs garfield 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
STAY WITH THE PERSON UNTIL THE AMBULANCE COMES AND MAKE SURE THEY DONT MOVE ..THEY MAKE HAVE A SPINAL INJURY.
2007-01-30 23:56:49 · answer #9 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if i got hit by a car, assuming i was still alive and concious, id scream AHHH WTF YOU JACKASS **** CALL A ******* AMBULANCE ARGHHHHHH. try not to move either, wait for an ambulance... no boy scout wooden stick splint bullshit... just wait for an ambulance.
2007-01-30 23:56:28 · answer #10 · answered by rob1134 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋