But as others pointed out it does seem it was not just the general public that didn't provide first aid (which is hardly surprising as few have the expertise, experience or presence of mind) the emergency services and hospital fell below expected standards.
Having helped with various disaster training exercises and first aid competitions 35+ years ago as one of the persons simulating the wounds or playing a casualty there are basic methods that all first aiders are taught regardless of organisation Be it Red cross, St John or paramedics.
How to do the primary survey and DR ABC - First Aid Advice | St John Ambulance.
- If they are bleeding severely you will need to control and treat the bleeding by applying direct pressure to the wound. Call 999/112 for emergency help.
These should be second nature and performed by anyone responding , they apparently weren't even by the trained professionals and this poor child died.
Eight-year-old Saffie-Rose Roussos died as a result of losing too much blood from injuries to her legs.It has emerged that no-one used simple tourniquets or splints to apply pressure and reduce the bleeding.
Previously, experts commissioned by the Manchester Arena Inquiry found that Saffie's injuries were not survivable.
Previously, experts commissioned by the Manchester Arena Inquiry found that Saffie's injuries were not survivable.
The report has found that the ambulance crew did not use tourniquets or splints on Saffie's injuries, and neither did the medical team at hospital, when Saffie arrived at A&E.
It also says that it is unclear why the trauma team at the hospital didn't begin a surgical procedure called a "thoracotomy" to stop the bleeding.
It also says that it is unclear why the trauma team at the hospital didn't begin a surgical procedure called a "thoracotomy" to stop the bleeding.
We need to make sure it doesn't happen again. In fact it seems the attempt at a cover up has been overturned by the parents pushing for answers.
Saying that I doubt I would be able to hold my head in the midst of such a disaster but if I were employed to then maybe I should!
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