The safety of the savior – an important goal in 21st century Europe

Abstract

The rescuer’s safety is the first and most important step in initiating any rescue, care, first aid action. Only a rescuer in optimal physical and mental shape can ensure the maximum chances of rescuing a victim, while an injured rescuer represents a new victim who will share the rescue resources with the victim(s) or will cancel any chance of rescue either for the initial victim as well as for himself. Rescuers must be able to perform resuscitation maneuvers and rescue operations anytime and anywhere. The safety of the savior is not always entirely his responsibility.

Keywords

• rescuer
• victim
• work accident