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Not to detract from the actual outcome...
The article lists loads of people who came running - none of whom thought to try jacking it back up, using the jack that was stated to have no mechanical problems except a lack of stability?
If instead of running away the postman jacked it up and pulled him out after a few seconds instead of leaving him then he might still be alive...
While ultimately it was the guy's own fault for incorrect use of a jack, the bystanders are as much at fault as the jack was.
Not to detract from the actual outcome...
The article lists loads of people who came running - none of whom thought to try jacking it back up, using the jack that was stated to have no mechanical problems except a lack of stability?
If instead of running away the postman jacked it up and pulled him out after a few seconds instead of leaving him then he might still be alive...
While ultimately it was the guy's own fault for incorrect use of a jack, the bystanders are as much at fault as the jack was.
Absolutely. "Used correctly"Used appropriately the provided jacks are perfectly sufficient for changing a wheel (their intended purpose).
There's no reason to have any part of you under the vehicle while changing a wheel anyway...
The correct advice is to never remove the load if a person has been crushed as it can cause sudden blood loss and other complications. I don't expect that the bystanders will have known this unless they were medically trained.
I think it's harsh to blame bystanders
This...
If something traps a leg/arm/abdomen then it's almost instant release or leave it (I know the release procedure, I've done it on plastic people, but like hell would I do it 'live' unless there was literally no choice). Leaving it in place can actually keep someone alive.
If a car is sat on your head or chest however then leaving it 10 minutes for the emergency services to arrive really only has one outcome and it's 100% worth the gamble - I'd be prepared to shoulder that responsibility.
There are other variables too. If that person trapped is kicking and screaming in pain then certainly leave them trapped and try to calm them down but assess the situation that if they go into shock. Is it possible to treat them for shock in the trapped position? If not you may have to take the gamble and release them to treat them for shock. If you don't they'll almost certainly die. It's 6 and 2 3's. If they start going white and unconscious you've got vital seconds to get em laid back and legs up.This...
If something traps a leg/arm/abdomen then it's almost instant release or leave it (I know the release procedure, I've done it on plastic people, but like hell would I do it 'live' unless there was literally no choice). Leaving it in place can actually keep someone alive.
If a car is sat on your head or chest however then leaving it 10 minutes for the emergency services to arrive really only has one outcome and it's 100% worth the gamble - I'd be prepared to shoulder that responsibility.
I was going to post earlier but thought twice about it.The correct advice is to never remove the load if a person has been crushed as it can cause sudden blood loss and other complications. I don't expect that the bystanders will have known this unless they were medically trained.
I think it's harsh to blame bystanders