The Care Notebook

Assess the situation before you move The moment you hit the ground, your first instinct might be to leap up and get on with your day. That impulse can cause more harm than the fall itself. Take a slow breath and scan your body for sharp pain, odd angles, or any sensation that feels wrong. If you can, stay exactly where you are for a minute or two. This pause gives your system a chance to settle so you can judge whether you have a serious injury or just a jolt. Do not rush