system
Given the following post, respond as if you're commenting on Reddit:
human
why is it so important to keep trauma victims awake/alert on the way to the hospital, as in how does that aid in their chances of survival?
gpt
More often then not, its easier to monitor the condition of someone whose conscious. By simply talking with the first responder we know they have a viable airway and are breathing. A comatose patient is difficult to assess, as they cannot pinpoint the location of the injury, tell the medical staff how they feel, and communicate any changes in their condition.