Harm minimisation for victims of road trauma at the pre-ambulance attendance phase
(2000) Harm minimisation for victims of road trauma at the pre-ambulance attendance phase. In Proceedings Road Safety Research, Policing & Education Conference, Brisbane, Queensland.
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Abstract
In light of the introduction of compulsory seat belt use, random alcohol breath testing and speed reduction strategies, harm minimisation for victims of road trauma may be an appropriate strategy for a further reduction in the road toll. Research publications were sought to identify studies of the number of fatalities that may have been avoided by early intervention, research on legislation regarding "Good Samaritan" protection and a legal requirement to assist injured crash victims, and research either discussing strategies or making recommendations for reducing roadside death by early intervention. This review attempts to highlight the most pertinent issues and draws out the major arguments from the research currently available. Recommendations are put forward to develop and implement a first aid strategy to reduce the number of deaths that may have been avoided had basic life-saving first aid been applied at the crash scene.
| Item Type: | Conference Paper |
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| Status: | Published |
| Subjects: | 350000 Commerce, Management, Tourism and Services > 350400 Transportation > 350405 Road and Rail Transportation 390000 Law, Justice and Law Enforcement > 390100 Law 340000 Economics > 340200 Applied Economics > 340204 Health Economics 320000 Medical and Health Sciences > 321200 Public Health and Health Services > 321206 Preventive Medicine 380000 Behavioural and Cognitive Sciences > 380100 Psychology > 380105 Social and Community Psychology |
| ID Code: | 9686 |
| Deposited By: | Schnyder, Anthony J. |
| Deposited On: | 25 September 2007 |
| Alternative Locations: | http://www.rsconference.com/RoadSafety/detail/233 |
| Copyright Owner: | Copyright 2000 (please consult author) |
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