Don't move the injured person!
'Muovere' = MWOH-veh-reh. The 'uo' is a single diphthong sound — not two separate vowels.
Say this urgently to bystanders who may instinctively try to move an accident victim. Moving someone with a spinal injury can cause permanent paralysis.
Unless there is immediate danger of fire or further collision, accident victims should not be moved until paramedics arrive. This is standard Italian first aid protocol and moving a victim without training can cause catastrophic spinal damage.
Lascialo/a dov'è, potrebbe avere una lesione spinale.
Leave him/her where they are, they might have a spinal injury.
Gives the reason — more persuasive for reluctant bystanders.
Non togliere il casco!
Don't remove the helmet!
Critically important for motorcyclists — removing a helmet incorrectly can cause paralysis.
Aspettate i paramedici prima di spostare chiunque.
Wait for the paramedics before moving anyone.
Authoritative and calming — redirects bystanders to wait for professionals.
Italian first aid guidelines (following ILCOR/ERC protocols) specify that an unconscious accident victim should only be moved if there is an immediate life threat such as fire or water. Otherwise, stabilise and wait for paramedics.