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What is the next step to controlling bleeding of the arm when direct pressure will not work?
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∙ 6y ago
Usually a tourniquet. But it could result in the loss of a limb. Of course, that is better than bleeding to death, but let's just hope you never have to employ either method.
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What is the next step in treating an accident victim to stop severe bleeding if you are unable to stop the bleeding through direct pressure?
elevate the arm
If unable to stop severe bleeding through direct pressure what is the next step?
Call 911 immediatley
What should you do if extremity elevation and direct pressure dont control the bleeding?
This differs with some ambulance companies but applying a tourniquet would be the next step. Some companies took tourniquets out of the protocols.
While treating an accident victim's you're unable to stop severe bleeding of the arm through direct pressure. What is your next step?
Elevate the arm.
While treating an accident victim you're unable to stop severe bleeding of the arm through direct pressure. What is your next step?
Elevate the arm.
What is the next step in treating an accident victim if you're unable to stop severe bleeding through direct pressure?
The About.com website (refer to the link, below) offers information on what to do in the event of external bleeding.
While treating an accident victim, you're unable to stop severe bleeding of the arm through direct pressure What is your next step?
1. apply direct pressure 2. elevate arm 3. use pressure points 4. apply quickclot 5 apply tournaquette
You're unable to stop severe bleeding through direct pressure what is your next step?
To stop severe bleeding of the arm, you should apply pressure on the brachial artery of the arm. This will reduce the flow of blood. Alternatively, a Combat Action Tourniquet may be applied to stop bleeding.
What should you do if the combination elevation and direct pressure do not control the bleeding?
The loss of a small amount of blood will cause no problem for a healthy adult, loss of one liter of blood is life-threatening and the loss of two litres is fatal.The first step to control bleeding is the application of direct pressure to the wound using a dressing or a clean cloth. An assisting person should wear gloves to protect from the blood-borne diseases HIV and hepatitis.A bleeding extremity should be elevated above the level of the heart. In cases of severe, persistent bleeding, application of pressure where a local artery can be pressed against the bone to slow the bleeding.Bleeding from the upper extremities is controlled by putting pressure on the 'biracial artery', which may be pressed against the arm bone by a push inward along the natural groove between the bicep and triceps.Bleeding from the lower extremities is controlled by putting pressure on the 'femoral artery', which is found in the groin.*It is important not to leave the pressure on too long, as this may cause damage to tissues supplied by arteries past the pressure point.*
What is the first aid treatment for haemorrhage?
The following steps are standard treatment for external bleeding. Each step is sequential, meaning you only proceed to the next step if the bleeding is not controlled with the method used so far. 1. Direct pressure 2. Elevation 3. Indirect Pressure 4. Tourniquet (usually known as a combat action tourniquet) Coagulants, blood clotters and other drugs may also be used to help form blood clots.
How do you make your ear from bleeding next to your ear piercing?
Well if your ear does bleed then make sure that it doesn't get into the piercing which may cause into infection. Put pressure on the bleeding and it should stop and result in a scab. Hope this helps
What does it mean if your bleeding on one day but not on the next?
It means you have stopped bleeding
