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To control bleeding. Raising the wound means blood will drain away from the injury, and the heart must work harder to get blood there. This prevents excess blood loss.
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An airmen has received a gun shot wound and is going into shock?
Place the person on high flow oxygen, pack the wound, keep the feet elevated and transport NOW
Should leg be elevated for swelling of a snake bite?
should the leg be elevated for swelling from snake biting
Should knot be tied over wound?
No! Opposite if possible & always LIGHTLY so as NOT to cut off blood circulation.
Why is bleeding considered good for a wound?
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How should tubular wire wound resistors be wound?
Vertically with an unobstructed bore.
When should a wound be raised?
If the wound is on an arm or leg that does not appear to have a broken bone
Which the emergency should you suspect if the skin of the casualty remains elevated when pinched?
Which Heat emergency you should suspect if the skin of the casualty remains elevated when pinched
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Hands, urine and stools.
Can alum be for closing up wound?
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Should you bandage a cut or let the air get at it?
Both by placing a cloth donut around the wound and using tape and gaze to hold it in place it is possible to protect the cut, keep it clean and prevent the bandage from sticking to the wound all at once.
