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Lecture d'environ 3 min

After a car accident or fall

Vehicle and fall trauma is often «light outside, heavy inside» — intact skin doesn't rule out organ or bone damage. On site: minimal movement, warmth, fast transport.

⚠️ 🚨 Urgence

Moving a spinal-injury pet wrongly causes paralysis — slide flat, never hug the chest or belly.

🚨 Étapes de premiers secours

  1. 1Secure the scene (traffic, power) before approaching
  2. 2Check consciousness, breathing, visible bleeding — stop bleeding first
  3. 3Suspected spinal injury: slide whole-body onto a board or rigid stretcher
  4. 4Otherwise: carry in a blanket supporting the whole body, spine level
  5. 5Small pets: place in a box lined with towels to reduce shaking
  6. 6Note fall height / speed / impact point

⛔ À ne jamais faire

  • ✕Don't rule out internal injury because it can walk (spleen bleeds delayed by hours)
  • ✕Don't press the belly to check pain (may worsen internal bleeding)
  • ✕Don't feed or water (emergency anesthesia may be needed)

🏥 Consultez immédiatement si :

  • ⚠Every vehicle/fall case gets examined
  • ⚠Labored breathing, pale gums, tense abdomen, confusion