Is it permitted to give food or drink to an injured person in a traffic accident?

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The correct answer is No, never. As a general rule in first aid, you must never give food or drink to accident victims, not even water, even if they request it insistently. This is due to two fundamental medical reasons: Risk of suffocation: If the victim loses consciousness or vomits, liquids or solids can obstruct the airways (aspiration). Urgent surgery: If the injured person needs surgery upon arrival at the hospital, anesthesia requires an empty stomach to avoid serious complications. Only medical personnel are qualified to administer saline or fluids if they deem it necessary.

Is it permitted to give food or drink to an injured person in a traffic accident?

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