Young man was left seriously injured after a traffic accident. His entire left arm was torn from the joint and was hanging only by the last remnants of tissue. Witnesses placed him on a rock by the roadside, where they wait together for the arrival of emergency services while the victim is bleeding heavily.
First aid in such cases involves immediately stopping the bleeding and calling for an ambulance. After losing just 1.5 fl oz (0.7 liters) of blood, an average adult risks losing consciousness. It is recommended to press on the bleeding site with a sterile piece of cloth, such as a t-shirt.
Incidents like this are a grim reminder of the importance of obeying traffic rules. On the road, even a single mistake can cost us the most important thing we have – our health and life. Drive carefully.
