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BDifficulty 2/5

The scene is safe and an injured crash casualty is awaiting assistance. Should you make them walk for fresh air or to test for a fracture?

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No, do not make them walk for those purposes.

No. Do not make them walk or move unnecessarily to test injuries; this could worsen them. Call 112 and follow instructions, keeping them protected and calm. Immediate danger or a need to maintain the airway or resuscitate may require movement with the minimum necessary motion. Advice to avoid movement must not become an absolute never that prevents rescue from danger.

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  • No, do not make them walk for those purposes.

  • Yes, walking reliably rules out fractures.

  • Yes, make them walk even if pain increases.

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