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safely remove the victim from the danger zone: quickly remove the victim if possible (if the danger cannot be removed); grasp the victim securely by the wrists or ankles and pull the victim to the ground;
Alert the specialized rescue services: ensure surveillance of the danger zone until the arrival of the rescue services;
Emergency clearance is an exceptional maneuver to remove a victim from a vital, real, immediate and uncontrollable danger. It can be dangerous for a victim suffering from a trauma.
There are several structures adapted according to the seriousness of the accident: the SAMU, the fire department, the police, the gendarmerie, ambulance drivers, health professionals, hospitals and clinics. Each can be the first link in the rescue chain and their role is crucial in saving a victim.
Preserving victims while waiting for help to arrive is the primary responsibility of the first witness. Nevertheless, the first witness must ensure that the rescue team has been properly alerted.
What information must be provided?
Alerting is a crucial action, at the time of each accident, it conditions the fate of the victims. When it is properly carried out, it enables the rapid dispatch and arrival of appropriate emergency resources at the scene of the accident.