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RED FLAGS warn you something may be worse than first thought.
Here are some FYI.

Fall from Heights > 2 meters:
Indicates high energy with a high probability of serious injury


Calcaneum #s
Fall from height onto heels, there is a danger of a transmitted force through the body injuring the spine and neck


History of unconsciousness:
There is no physiological indication here just a probability of injury.
History of unconsciousness indicates high probability of serious injury and conversely, no unconsciousness, low probability of serious injury
REMEMBER IT’S ONLY A PROBABILITY


RTAs
They are lots, but ones I tend to remember and use:
RTAs > 30 mph
Ejection from vehicle
Entrapment > 15 mins
Rollover
Head on collisions
Un-restrained occupants


High pressure hose injuries:
At high force crap is blown into the tissues, looks nothing at first until the skin starts to de-slough and tissues necrose.


Falling onto glass:
The glass continues to cut through the skin, tendons, blood vessels, nerves, muscles until it stopped at the bone.


Red eye, history hammering:
Possible metal in eye with a danger of loss of sight


CHEST PAIN always to be taken seriously


Asthmatics
Respiratory rate > 25
Heart rate > 110
Unable to complete a full sentence
Asthmatic going quite indicates exhaustion and potential respiratory failure.
Bradycardia / Hypotensive


Shot, knifed & blast injuries:
It’s not good for the body to get shot, knifed or blown up.


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