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What should you do if someone has a severe bleeding wound on their leg?
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∙ 14y ago
Apply firm pressure to the wound and hold it until you stop the bleeding.
ANSWER 2
1) first try direct preasure as stated above
2) if that doesnt work elevate wound higher than the heart if possible
3) next use one of the arterial presure points above the wound such as the femoral artery in the groin for a leg wound
4) if bleeding continues a tourniquet may be needed if the wound is in a place it can be used - improper use of a tourniquet can be dangerous so learn how to use one
5) with severe wounds where an artery has been cut it may be necessary to pinch the artery - if you do you cannot let go until help arrives or it can be fatal
also there are several common wild plants you can use directly on a wound that are safe and very effective to stop bleeding - the best is yarrow which is very common and grows most of the year all over the west where i am from and i have used it several times in emergancies
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∙ 12y ago
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∙ 14y agoIf a lot of blood is flowing, the first thing is to just apply pressure to the wound any place on the body. A clean cloth is a good idea but use your hand if you have to. The second thing is to dial 911 and get help. I don't think the "very tight tourniquet" mentioned below in the first answer is a good idea. A tourniquet would be a last resort and if you ever do use one only make it tight enough to stop the flow of blood. Dependant on where the injury is, typically you would need to apply a very tight tourniquet to the highest point on the persons leg, the higher the better. One of the largest if not the largest arteries runs down the inside of a humans leg "the femural artery" without pressure being applied adequately to this area depending on the size of the would the victim would bleed out in a very short amount of time. Also raising the leg after this has been applied would be advisable.
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∙ 12y agoPressure would be applied to the femoral artery by pressing on the inner crease of the groin against the pelvic bone
put a plaster on the leg
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How would you treat someone who is suffering from severe bleeding?
get a cloth and put preasure on the wound
What do you do if someone has cut their toe?
If it is a minor cut, and not to much bleeding, we give first aid. If first aid kit is available, we clean the wound with spirit then put an aseptic (sterlized) plaster or film-tape. If the wound is severe and bleeding continues, we press on the wound, and call for medical help!
What is an appropriate treatment for a deep bleeding wound?
First you are going to want to have someone push one a pressure point. They are under your armpits and under your legs. Then you want to get someone to call 911. After that get gaus on it. You are going to want to reapply it when there is to much blood on it.
What first aid will you give a person suffering from severe bleeding?
Guidelines say to follow the PEEP or Position, Examine, Elevate, Pressure procedure for bleeding management. Position the wound so that it is easy to treat. Examine the wound for severity or objects. Elevate the wound to help reduce the bleeding. Pressure, apply pressure to the wound to help reduce bleeding and promote clotting of the wound. REMEMBER TO ALWAYS WEAR PROTECTIVE GLOVES!!!
What should you place by or beside a wound to stop bleeding?
A gauze bandage can be used to stop bleeding.
Cut is open and bleeding What should you do first?
Put direct pressure on the wound until bleeding slows. If possiable closes the wound tight as you can and hold there with tape.
Can alum be for closing up wound?
Alum should never be used for closing wounds or to control bleeding. If you have a deep wound or a puncture wound you should seek medical assistance.
What should you do if your anus is bleeding?
You should go to a doctor. You might have an infection or illness or a wound etc.
How long can you leave a band aid on?
These should be taken off after the wound has stopped bleeding and in no threat to begin bleeding again.
Your dog has a wound on his leg and it's keeps bleeding but it's a light watery blood is that ok?
It is never good if your dog or any other animal is bleeding. You should apply pressure to the wound, but if the bleeding doesn't stop, you should see the nearest vet right away.
When should you not use the tourniquet?
Tourniquets should only be used when profuse bleeding is present which can not be controlled or stopped by other means.
Why is compression important?
Compression is important to stop bleeding on a wound. Pressing on a bleeding wound will close off the veins so the bleeding slows down.
