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If a wound is bleeding severely, it is best to cover it with a bandage and pressure. Direct pressure on an open wound may cause some damage, but stopping the bleeding is more important.
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∙ 9y ago
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∙ 11y agoElevate if possible, apply a new bandage over the blood soaked one, increase direct pressure, and consider applying a tourniquet if bleeding doesn't stop.
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How do you put on a bandaid?
After cleaning the wound, remove the bandage backing to reveal the adhesive, and gently apply the bandage to the wound without touching the gauze.
Can liquid bandage be cleaned after being applied to an open wound?
Well on the bottle it says "to remove liquid bandage just apply more liquid bandage then rinse with water" So I would do that, clean your wound, then apply more.
What are two steps in controlling bleeding in an open wound?
apply bandage and pressure, if that don't work then tourniquet
If your horse has a wound and bleeds through his bandage you should?
If your horse is bleeding through a bandage, you should leave it in place and apply another layer of bandage materials. Then call your veterinarian to discuss what is going on.
If poked by a yucca plant what are the effects?
nothing....it's just a yucca plant. if there is a wound, apply neosporin and cover with a bandage.
Bathing a wound?
If a wound is not very deep it can be taken care of at home. Make sure to rinse the wound of any debris, then apply peroxide. When it is finished bubbling, dry and apply OTC antibiotic cream, followed by a bandage. If the wound is deep, it is best to go to the hospital in case stitches are needed.
What should you do if you catch a wart and it bleeds?
If the wound won't stop bleeding, even after you disinfected it and put pressure on it, you may need to have a doctor or nurse practitioner look at it. There are many walk-in clinics these days, and a wound that continues to bleed needs to have a professional give it a look.
You're required to treat the victim of an IED explosion As you prepare to apply an Emergency Bandage you?
A hemostatic agent should be applied before the bandage. (The wound should be sealed only with a nonporous material.)
Blood is oozing but not severely?
If blood is oozing out instead of squirting out, apply pressure to the wound for several minutes to get the bleeding to stop. Once the bleeding has slowed down you can cover the wound with a bandage.
first aid steps in bleeding?
If its a big wound then get a piece of fabric and hold it firmly on the wound now little wounds like a slice on the finger from a knife apply pressure to the cut with a napkin or rag then cleanse it very well with water and bandage it up
You're required to treat the victim of an IED explosion As you prepare to apply an Emergency Bandage what should you do you?
A hemostatic agent should be applied before the bandage. (The wound should be sealed only with a nonporous material.)
How do you apply pressure to an open wound?
A Wash and clean it throughly. B Disinfect it. C Stop any flow of blood. D Assess the wound's edges, if they are jagged then see a doctor, of they are 'clean' then it may be enough to apply an antibacterial ointment and a suitable dressing. E Clean the wound and re-bandage it every day.
