What is advised when treating someone with blast injuries?

• A. Keep still and treat external injuries
• B. Run to safety
• C. Apply a cold pack to the head
• D. Ignore the injuries

Answer: (A)

Staying still is advised because blast injuries can involve hidden damage to internal organs or the spine, and movement can worsen those injuries or trigger shock. By keeping the person still and concentrating on visible injuries, you reduce the risk of causing more harm while you arrange for professional help. After ensuring the scene is safe, assess breathing and comfort, control external bleeding with direct pressure, and monitor their condition. Running to safety could expose them to more hazards or delay essential care, applying a cold pack to the head isn’t the immediate priority in the acute phase, and ignoring injuries is never appropriate. The safest immediate approach is to keep them still and address external injuries while awaiting further help.