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The emotional rollercoaster I experienced reading this entire post is something I don't think I can properly put into words. I'm so relieved that your son was in the right hands at the hospital and that his condition turned out to be stable.
Boys and girls tend to process emotional trauma differently, and I’m sure your daughter still suffered from PTSD, especially since she didn’t want to discuss the horrific scene she witnessed with her brother.
One of the most impactful parts of your blog was reading how you kept your cool. This is one of the most important protocols we’re taught in our early years at med school—to stay composed in critical situations. It’s one reason why many top surgeons seem to lack emotion; they need to maintain a calm and collected mindset to handle emergencies effectively.
In cases of car or bike accidents, the first step is always to ensure your own safety. In Pakistan, it takes less than 10 seconds for a crowd to gather, which can compromise safety. I’ve seen instances where people are trampled by onlookers.
Not all situations are the same, but if you witness an accident and see someone lying on the ground, covered in blood, whether conscious or unconscious, you shouldn’t move them on your own. Maintaining C-spine stability is crucial—moving the person could cause spinal injury and potentially be fatal.
Clearing obstructions from the airway is a top priority. When calling an ambulance, don’t do it yourself; instead, point to a specific person and ask them to make the call. Vague requests can often go unheeded. Also, if you notice the person is wounded by something sharp, like an instrument, avoid removing it, as it may be blocking blood from leaking out of an artery. Removing it could be fatal. It’s also essential to disperse any crowd that gathers. You need to be cold, bold, and confident—assert that you’re a first aider and may be able to help.
Regarding the flowcharts and the Google form, I’m sure Abdullah will evaluate your entry based on the criteria provided.
This was an incredibly engaging post, and I wish you and your children good fortune.
don't want to annoy or disrespect you
I wasn't annoyed neither did I feel any disrespect. Infact it felt good to read a post different than what we're used to :))
Good morning! Thank you so much for your warm words! We are doing well. We can cope with everything. That's a great realisation...
As far as my daughter is concerned, I think similarly... She has shown no emotion at all in various situations where strong feelings were to be expected. I am sure that there is something dormant that may become problematic at some point.
You've been to Germany yourself and you have an idea of how unlikely it is to be trampled to death by a crowd of people here... So in the event of an accident, it is even more likely that if there are passers-by, they will drive past indifferently... Besides, you know a lot about me - there are no crowds where I'm travelling. In an emergency situation, I am in all likelihood always alone.
I understand your concerns about the movement of a casualty. However, I would find it particularly worrying if a biker panicked and tried to get rid of the helmet himself. In doing so, he moves more uncontrollably and causes greater damage. Incidentally, this has also been the recommendation of local emergency doctors for several years. Exposing the airway, shock positioning or the recovery position will also require movement in most cases. Motorcyclists usually either lie under their bike or are thrown.
Complex, everything. I think it's important not to remain inactive. To be attentive and listen to the instincts we have. Do we do things wrong? Of course! That's okay. Because you might have done something else right ;-))
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