Casualty Management

Prioritise your own well-being and maintain self-awareness to identify any signs you are starting to feel stressed or pressured. Respond to casualties with composure and empathy, as it is vital to instil reassurance in the casualty and keep effective communication to gather any required information from them.

Emergency Advice ⚠️

Challenging first aid scenarios:

  1. Stay composed.
  2. Identify potential dangers and stay safe.
  3. Establish and sustain trust.
  4. Administer effective and prompt treatment.
  5. If concerned or there is threat to life, dial 999 immediately.

Actions to take

  • Assess the situation

    Ensure the environment is safe for both you and the injured person.

  • Assess the injured person(s) and prioritise who needs your help the most

    Check their condition and the severity of the injury or illness. Evaluate their responsiveness, breathing, and pulse.

  • Call for help

    If the situation is serious or beyond your level of training, dial emergency services on 999 or 112.

  • Provide immediate care

    Administer first aid if trained, addressing immediate threats to breathing, bleeding, or injury stabilization.

  • Comfort and reassure

    Keep the casualty calm and offer emotional support. Stay with them during care.

  • Maintain body temperature (as well as your own!)

    Ensure the casualty is kept warm or cool, as needed, to prevent hypothermia or overheating.

  • Monitor and reassess

    Continuously monitor the casualty’s condition and reassess vital signs – responsiveness, breathing and pulse.

  • Provide specific care as needed

    Consider any medical conditions, allergies, or specific needs of the individual.

  • Documentation

    If possible, keep a record of care provided, relevant medical history, changes in condition, and treatments given.

  • Follow-up

    Ensure the casualty receives appropriate follow-up care, which may involve seeking medical attention or arranging further assistance.

    Make sure to look after yourself and take the time to process what happened. Speak to a friend, colleague, a Mental Health First Aider or your GP if you are feeling overwhelmed, especially after witnessing traumatic events.

Train with us

This subject is covered in detail on the following courses that we offer:

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Courses

First Aid at Work (FAW)

Emergency First Aid at Work (EFAW)

Annual Refresher Training

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