Please don't rearrange our shoes when we turn up, paramedics in Japan urge
Japanese emergency medical technicians have asked the public to avoid moving a patient’s shoes when paramedics arrive. They say that shifting footwear can disrupt the patient’s position, increase the risk of injury, and interfere with proper assessment and treatment. They also note that shoes may contain contaminants that could affect the scene, aiming to improve safety and efficiency during emergency response.