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In the initial assessment of accident victims, what should we take into account?

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The vital functions of the casualty (consciousness, breathing, circulation).

The first thing to assess in casualties of an accident is their vital functions. Among all the casualties, those who are unconscious, not breathing, or breathing with difficulty should be considered the most serious.

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  • Possible fractures.

  • Pulse, minor bleeding and fractures.

  • The vital functions of the casualty (consciousness, breathing, circulation).

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