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Bleeding

When you come across an individual that is bleeding heavily it is important that you carry out a number of procedures:

  • Firstly, ensure that you put on rubber gloves to protect yourself
  • Then look at the wound to see how large it is
  • Check the wound has nothing in it
  • Apply direct pressure to the wound and if the individual is able to apply pressure then encourage them to do so
  • If they are unable to do it themselves then apply pressure with a sterile dressing or piece of clean cloth using your fingers first of all and if you have to with your hand
  • By applying this pressure it allows the blood to clot and stems the blood flow from the cut
  • The sterile dressing or whatever you are using should be held in place with a bandage or if you do not have one a scarf or tie will do
  • You must then ensure that you elevate the wound.
  • If the injury is on the arm or leg then raise the wound above the level of the heart
  • By doing this it means that it is harder for the blood to pump upwards and also reduce the amount of blood loss from the body
  • Keep reassuring the individual as they will be in shock and keep the warm and rested

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