Racing cyclist (27) falls in Leutasch and becomes passed out!

Racing cyclist (27) falls in Leutasch and becomes passed out!

On Saturday, a serious accident occurred in the municipal area of Leutasch, in the Innsbruck-Land district, in which a 27-year-old racing cyclist was injured. Reports from Oe24 The woman may have touched the edge with the pedal, which led to it that this resulted in She fell with full force against a metal post of a bus stop. In the case of impact, it was briefly passed out and needed immediate medical help.

The companion of the young woman reacted immediately and took over the first aid while the emergency services were alerted. Due to the severity of the injuries, the racing cyclist was finally flown to the Garmisch-Partenkirchen (Bavaria) clinic.

first aid and first aid knowledge

accidents like this illustrate the importance of basic first aid knowledge. In many cases, people hesitate to act as the first helpers for fear of not being able to correctly assess the situation or also damage the injured. Dr. Sebastian Zimatschek, emergency doctor and medical director of the Rescue team at the Tour-Transalp, emphasizes that there is often only an emergency call, which loses valuable minutes. It is crucial to be helpful situational, since the oxygen in the blood is only available for a limited number of circulation arrest, and irreversible organ damage can occur after a minute or two.

Because of this urgency, it is recommended to regularly train in first aid courses. Important knowledge includes wound care, heart-lung resuscitation and the stable side position. Emergency materials such as associations, plasters and disinfectants should always be at hand. Further information for the first aiders in Rad accident situations can be found on the website of Tour-Magazin become.

In such emergencies, it is not only important to know the right steps for first aid, but also to be aware of your own legal obligation to help people threaten. Despite the nervousness that many people feel in such situations, short, concise measures can often be decisive and save the life of a person.