Port Skills and Safety

Open fracture to arm, wound to forehead – bleeding profusely, shockInjuries to Casualty ‘A’
•Closed fracture to right femur
•Abrasions to right arm
•Shock

Injuries to Casualty ‘B’
•Open fracture to left lower arm – bone protruding, bleeding moderately
•Wound to forehead – bleeding profusely
•Shock

Casualty ‘A’
You and a colleague have been sent to inspect a disused signal box, adjacent to Colwyn Bay station, following a bout of vandalism in the area. You are behind him as he climbs the steps to the box and are knocked off the steps when he is thrown backwards when one of the steps gives way beneath him. You suffer a closed fracture to the right femur and abrasions to the right outer arm when you hit the ground. Use your own name and address and dress appropriately for the occasion, including an HV vest.

Casualty ‘B’
You and a colleague have been instructed to inspect a disused signal box, adjacent to Colwyn Bay station, after a bout of vandalism in the area. As you climb up to the box one of the steps gives way and you are thrown backwards to the ground, knocking into your colleague as you fall. You land awkwardly on the ground suffering an open fracture to the left arm and a wound to the forehead which is bleeding profusely. Use your own name and address and dress appropriately for the occasion, including an HV vest.