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DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — A ceiling fan detached and fell, or someone was struck by a low or wobbling fan.
The essentials if you need to act right now.
Cut power. Press head bleeding. Call 112 if knocked out. Keep still if neck hurts.
What might I see? Observable signs — no diagnosis required.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Fan on floor, person bleeding scalp, sparking ceiling box.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Child jumped bed into low fan — head wound.
Optional deeper explanation — not required to act.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Heavy fans cause skull laceration and concussion — wiring may stay live.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Poor anchor into plaster is common failure mode.
Check the scene before you approach.
Civilian-safe actions you can take.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Trip breaker — do not grab fan blade or motor.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Direct pressure on scalp bleed with clean cloth.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Ice wrapped if swelling and no open wound.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Photograph mount for maintenance — after person stable.
When and how to get professional help.
Head strike with loss of consciousness or deep laceration needs evaluation.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Electrical isolation first — do not touch hanging fan on wire.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Call 112 if head injury signs — fan fall, age, consciousness.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Electrician if wires exposed — fire risk.
Dangerous actions, when not to attempt rescue, and common myths.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Do NOT re-hang fan same day without electrician.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Do NOT stand under wobbling fan to look up.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Ceiling fans cannot seriously injure because they are lightweight
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Mass plus height plus blade edge causes deep cuts and concussion, especially in children.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Ignoring brief blackout after head hit.
Other scenarios in the same family.
Child window fall
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — A child fell from an open window, balcony, or terrace railing.
Child swallowed object
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — A child swallowed a coin, toy part, magnet, or button battery.
Infant fall
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — A baby fell from bed, sofa, changing table, or was dropped.
Infant unresponsive
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — An infant is not responding in crib or bed — possible SIDS or other cause.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Scalp wounds can hide skull fracture — CT if high energy.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Neck pain after fan strike — immobilize.