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Why you would protect yourself when dealing with a casualty who is bleeding?
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∙ 13y ago
You need to protect yourself for your own health and welfare. It is a serious matter when a causalities body fluids come in to contact with yourself, especially if you have an open wound. There is a high risk of transmission of communicable diseases, such as HIV, Hepititas A, B and C. So always wear protective clothing if you can and always use rubber gloves above all be calm and careful.
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∙ 13y ago
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