Need to catch up on first aid knowledge
A survey conducted by TCS and the Swiss Samaritan Association shows that the majority of the Swiss population overestimates their first aid knowledge. Thus, 65% of the respondents think they are capable of giving first aid, but only just 7% of the respondents know the four basic rules to be observed at the scene of an accident.
Are Mr. and Mrs. Swiss good Samaritans? The result of the survey conducted by the TCS and the Swiss Samaritans The results of the survey were mixed. The aim of the representative survey of 567 people aged 18 to 70 was to take stock of first aid knowledge in the Swiss population. In summary, it can be said that the majority of respondents (65%) feel able to provide first aid; however, when dealing with a concrete accident situation, the vast majority would be overwhelmed.
Practiced is quickly forgotten
Only just 7% of the respondents could spontaneously identify the four basic rules that apply in the event of an accident, and only one-third were able to list three of these four measures (ensuring one's own safety, securing the scene of the accident, calling the ambulance and administering first aid). Similarly, only 32% of respondents knew the three criteria used to assess the condition of an injured person (check if they are conscious, breathing, bleeding profusely, or have serious injuries). When it comes to an unconscious person who is not breathing, over two-thirds of survey respondents know that CPR would be indicated. However, over 50% say they are unsure of the practice, and only 19% can accurately describe the procedure. Even more troubling, only 1% of respondents would perform CPR on a severely bleeding casualty. act correctly.
Brushing up on emergency response skills could save more lives
Feeling ready to help and actually being able to act properly are two different things. The strong disparity is explained by the fact that the people involved in the First aid course The practices learned often date back a long time. In fact, the majority of the people surveyed had completed an emergency aid course for their driver's license, but had not refreshed what they had learned since. This is a regrettable reality, because the number of fatalities on our roads could be significantly reduced if emergency medical assistance were available at the scene of an accident before the arrival of the medical rescue service the appropriate first aid measures would be applied. A refresher course in first aid is therefore absolutely recommendable for the TCS and the Samaritans. Fortunately, 72% of the respondents know the emergency number for traffic accidents with injured persons (144 or 112), although the rescue number 112, which is valid throughout Europe, is still not common. Only 10% of the participants have cited it.
