Extremity elevation is no longer advised to control bleeding. First cover the wound with a dressing, then apply direct pressure. If that does not control the bleeding call 911 then apply a torniquet.
Try to find a pressure point and apply pressure there. Once you cover the wound, DO NOT REMOVE THE DRESSING!!!! Doing so could result in any formed clot being pulled out and the bleeding starting again. If your dressing becomes soaked with blood then apply a new dressing over it.
Next step is what many call the pressure point; apply pressure to the supplying artery (femoral or brachial).
Add pressure to the appropriate pressure point
Add pressure to the appropriate pressure point
Add pressure to the appropriate pressure point
Application of pressure points well depending on the extrimity or use a tourniquet.
Add pressure to the appropriate pressure point. As a last resort, you'd apply a tourniquet, but be prepared to lose that limb.
Application of pressure points well depending on the extrimity or use a tourniquet.
If you are trained and have materials available, that's criteria for a tourniquet.
Make a tourniquet. But, if you're working for an ambulance company, check their protocols bc some companies have done away with tourniquets.
It's really quite rare that you can't control even extreme bleeding with properly applied direct pressure. That said, pressure point control can be added if you have the extra hands, or -- in the most extreme cases -- you can apply a tourniquet. Note that tourniquets are quite dangerous and often risk the limb, as well as increase chances for systemic infection if left on a while.
Add pressure to the appropriate point
outside the arm midway btw the shoulder and elbow
Pressure point. Then if the bleeding still isn't controlled, tourniquet. But check with your local protocols (if you're working in EMS)