External bleeding injuries
Procedure
- 1.Quickly check wound for foreign objects.
and apply firm, direct pressure.
apply a sterile dressing and a cravat, or other form of bandage, to the wound.
- 4.For severe bleeding, treat as for shock (don't wait for it to happen).
Related
Cover the dressing over the wound by: • applying a bandage around the body, if it does not interfere with breathing • or, use a bandage for the chest and back
Evaluate the need for a Load and Go. Was bleeding significant? Does the patient show signs of shock? Is breathing compromised? Are there other chest injuries?
maintain direct pressure with fingers or hands during transportation to medical aid.
Immobilize, stabilize and clean as required.
- 2.Apply a dressing and cravat, or other form of bandage, to the wound.
to maintain constant pressure, unless an underlying fracture is suspected.
- 4.Elevate the injury.
- 5.Check PMS before and after bandaging (see Pulse, motor response and sensation in Chapter 4).
If PMS is compromised, activate EMS and treat as a Load and Go.
(see Dressings, Bandages and Slings in Chapter 13)