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This is not always the case - common sense needs to tell you what position the victim should be in based on where the wound is. Most of the time it is wounds to limbs that this is used for. A severed artery or major vein can bleed out quickly and with little or no blood left in the body you want as much as possible in the heart to pump to the brain and core. It is more important to stop the bleeding either by applying pressure directly to the wound or a pressure point between the heart and the wound. An example is the large artery under the arm (right in the armpit) than can stop even a severed hand from bleeding out by applying pressure under the arm. I have seen a tennis ball placed under the armpit and the arm pushed up against the body to stop a severed lower arm from bleeding out.
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An accident victim has a wound that is gushing dark red blood?
Apply direct pressure to the wound and put the person at rest. Try and elevate the injury above the level of the heart if practical. This is usefull if the injured area is a limb. All the paramecics right away.
What should you do when your diastolic is 65?
elevate you feet above your heart. or exercise.
How long should you elevate your sprained ankle?
Above your heart if you are laying down and above the belly botton if sitting down
If you have a chest wound should you elevate the legs?
no, that kills people.
How many inches of elevation for legs or feet when treating for shock?
Elevate above the level of the heart. Roughly 12 inches
Why wrap wound towards heart?
In order to autotransfuse blood towards the core, as opposed to expressing blood out of the body by increasing pressure above the wound.
Which item is not something you do before attempting to move the casualty?
Ensure that you elevate the feet above the heart for at least 15 minutes before moving the casualty.
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 if someone has a broken bone in his leg?
You need to stabilize it in anyway you can. apply ice and elevate it above the heart so it doesn't get as swollen. then go to a doctor immediately
What should you do for head injuries?
Lay the person down and elevate their head and feet above the heart. then apply gauze with pressure to stop the bleeding and apply bandages.
How often do you need to ice a swelling in a day?
20 minutes on 20 minutes off. Depending on what is swollen-elevate above the heart. Seek medical attention!
What factor does not elevate heart rate?
Weather - Apex
