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DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Someone fell from roof, terrace, or balcony edge at home or building.
The essentials if you need to act right now.
Call 112 now. Do not move. Stop bleeding. Keep people back.
What might I see? Observable signs — no diagnosis required.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Person at building base, debris, limb deformity, unconscious.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Witness saw fall from terrace or ladder to roof.
Optional deeper explanation — not required to act.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Multi-story falls cause internal bleeding and spine fractures even landing on soft ground.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Moving breaks unstable spine segments.
Check the scene before you approach.
Civilian-safe actions you can take.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Call 112 — roof fall, number of stories if known.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Assign someone to guide ambulance to exact gate.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Stabilize head in neutral if trained — otherwise keep still.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Cover with blanket — shock common.
When and how to get professional help.
All roof falls need ambulance and trauma evaluation.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Minimal movement spinal precautions only.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Call 112. Exact building address, floor fallen from, breathing status.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Report if trapped under objects.
Dangerous actions, when not to attempt rescue, and common myths.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Do NOT roll for photos or crowd.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Do NOT give water even if they ask — surgery may be needed.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Landing on grass or mud makes roof falls safe
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Deceleration injuries to organs and spine occur regardless of surface softness.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Delayed internal bleeding after seemingly soft landing.
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 — Assume major trauma until hospital clears.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Even "landed on feet" — calcaneus and spine fracture possible.