Fall from height

●Critical

⚠️ Check: Is the area safe for you to approach?

Assume spine injury until professionals rule it out.

Call 112. Do not move. Check breathing. Stop bleeding. Keep still.

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DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Do NOT move them to a bed or vehicle unless life-threatening danger on scene.

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DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Do NOT give water even if they ask — surgery may be needed.

DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Call 112. Say height of fall, surface landed on, conscious or not, breathing status.

Any fall from more than standing height or with head impact needs emergency care.

DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — All significant falls from height need trauma team evaluation at hospital.

Know your limits: DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Treat as multi-injury trauma. Do not prioritize one wound and ignore spine protection.

This helper does not contact emergency services. You must call yourself.

When you are safe, you can read more about this emergency.

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