Question

What should you do if a person suffers an injury in which a piece of metal appears to be protruding from the side of the victim's head?

Answer 1

This is an emergency situation. Calling 911 and activating Emergency Medical Services is first and foremost to do.

Secure the victim from an unsafe environment as much as possible without moving the victim. Do not shake the victim (to check for consciousness). It is also important to avoid moving the protruding metal.