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5.4.3 Traumas
Distortions, dislocations and fractures:
Immobilizethejointsinthepositionafterthetrauma,usingbandagesorstorage,supportingtheanalgesic
positionoftheinjuredpartywithoutattemptingdangerousmanoeuvres.Applythecold(withbagoficeor
othersystems).Incaseofexposedfracture,coverthewoundusingasterilegauzepad,afterhavingpressedat
adistanceonthespecificpointstherelativehemorrhage.
Contusions, crushing:
In case of contusions and/or crushing of ends of the upper and lower limbs (fingers, hand, feet, etc.) it is
advisedtoimmediatelyplacethelimbunderneathrunningwater(cold)andapplyice.Alsocheckforwounds
and/orcutsinthehitareaand,ifnecessary,disinfectwiththedueprecautions.
5.4.4 Hemorrhages
It is necessary to press the fingers on the hemorrhage point with sterile gauze pad, lifting the limb and
eventuallycompressupstreamofthehemorrhagewithtourniquet
Treating superficial wounds:
Carefullyexposeandclean the wound,disinfectitwith physiological solution, medicateitcoveringit with
sterilegauzepads.Bandageavoidingexcessivetighteningtoallowgoodcirculation.
Treating deep wounds:
It is a priority to protect yourself against the risk of infection using gloves and splash shield; pad the
hemorrhagebydirectpressureorusingotherpressurepointsuntilitstopsorthearrivaloftheambulance.Call
themedicalemergencynumber,informingthemthatyouarepaddinganarterialhemorrhage.
Treatthewoundonlyafterthehemorrhageisundercontrol.
CAUTION
Do not use cotton wool, methylated spirit, antibiotic powder to disinfect the wound.
5.5 Preventing fires and accidents
5.5.1 Risks of fires
DANGER
Danger of fire
It is forbidden to smoke or use naked flames during use of the vehicle or any maintenance operation.
Do not operate the vehicle without the following safety conditions:
DANGER
Fuel, oil and lubricant leaks can trigger fires and cause serious injuries.
– Ensurethattherearenoflammableliquidsleaking.