Question 1

What should I do if I feel out of my depth during an incident?

Accepted Answer

If you are unsure or feel a casualty's needs exceed your competence, call 999 early, ask for support from more experienced colleagues and focus on basic, high-value actions like airway, breathing, bleeding control and reassurance. It is safer to ask for help than to improvise beyond your training.

Question 2

What should I do if I feel out of my depth during an incident?

Accepted Answer

If you are unsure or feel a casualty's needs exceed your competence, call 999 early, ask for support from more experienced colleagues and focus on basic, high-value actions like airway, breathing, bleeding control and reassurance. It is safer to ask for help than to improvise beyond your training.

Question 3

What should I do if I feel out of my depth during an incident?

Accepted Answer

If you are unsure or feel a casualty's needs exceed your competence, call 999 early, ask for support from more experienced colleagues and focus on basic, high-value actions like airway, breathing, bleeding control and reassurance. It is safer to ask for help than to improvise beyond your training.

What should I do if I feel out of my depth during an incident?

What should I do if I feel out of my depth during an incident?

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