Is it permitted to give any medicine or sedative to a person injured in a traffic accident in order to calm them down?

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In first aid for a traffic accident, one of the fundamental guidelines is never to give medicines, food or drink to the injured, even if they expressly ask for them. Giving medicines can be very dangerous because it can mask symptoms essential for the medical diagnosis, cause unforeseen allergic reactions, worsen internal bleeding or interfere with anesthesia if the injured person needs emergency surgery. Medication must be prescribed and administered exclusively by the health services.

Is it permitted to give any medicine or sedative to a person injured in a traffic accident in order to calm them down?

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