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Keep the casualty in the best possible condition until professional help arrives.
Keep the casualty in the best possible condition until professional help arrives, acting within your skills and following 112. The aim is not to cure every injury or perform interventions beyond your ability. Monitor their condition and avoid unnecessary movement; follow any urgent action directed by 112.
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Cure all injuries without healthcare assistance.
Keep the casualty in the best possible condition until professional help arrives.
Leave without monitoring because a call has already been made.
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