2. Every year more than 1.17 million people die in
road crashes around the world
Many people are killed or disabled in traffic
accidents.
3. Car accidents fall into several major
categories :
Rear-end collisions
Side collisions
Rollovers
Head – on collisions
Single-car accident
Level crossing accidents
4. Aggressive driving behavior
High speed
Not obeying traffic signals
Drinking , young driver
Old driver
Seat belt not used.
Poorcar maintenance, particularly the tires and
the brakes
5.
6. The very first person on the scene of an
accident is unlikely to be a paramedic or a
doctor.
One day it may be you who has the
opportunity to save a life, or to help someone
make a quick recovery!
7. How much do you know
about First Aid?
How well did you do?
8. Your First Examination consists of 5 stages:
D = Check for and deal with any Danger
R = Check patient's Response
A = Open the Airway
B = Check Breathing
C = Check Circulation