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Stop the blood loss and get them to an emergency room immediately.
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Apply Direct Pressure.
the radial artery located?
the radial artery located?
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If there is any sign of bleeding or infection (fever, increased pain), the treating physician should be immediately contacted
You should not move the victim except as necessary. The person should not be given anything to eat or drink. You should watch for signs of shock and locate a proper medical facility as quickly as possible. Loss of fluids can be treated by IV where available.
In this order: # Apply direct pressure. # Elevate the wound. # Call EMS. # Cover the wound to prevent the victim from seeing the extent of the injury. # Treat for shock. # Collect the avulsed pieces and place them on ice for possible reattachment.
You should not move the victim except as necessary. The person should not be given anything to eat or drink. You should watch for signs of shock and locate a proper medical facility as quickly as possible. Loss of fluids can be treated by IV where available.
If you are bleeding you should see a doctor instead of asking some random person on the internet.
When he stops treating you like a person
You can press on the artery supplying the bleed. Assuming this is arterial bleed. For example, if the radial artery is bleeding without contron, pressing on the brachial can help. A turnicket is a last resort and if applied should never be released suddenly for blood will flow out quicker than initially
External bleeding should be obvious, but may require exposing the victim by removing their cloths. Internal bleeding requires imaging studies such as CT scans or MRIs.