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While help is on the way, an injured person is breathing normally and may lose body heat. Should they be gently covered with a blanket or clothing to prevent this?

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Yes, so that the body does not lose temperature.

Yes. Maintaining body temperature helps prevent chilling: cover gently without covering the face, moving the person unnecessarily or contaminating wounds. Make the scene safe, call 112 and follow emergency-service instructions. Do not make the person walk or move them unless immediate safety or lifesaving care requires it. If normal breathing stops, tell 112 and follow their instructions; keeping the person warm does not replace urgent care.

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  • Only if their clothes have been torn.

  • No, as it could cause their temperature to rise extremely.

  • Yes, so that the body does not lose temperature.

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