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What is used to treat a non-life threatening extremity hemorrhage when a pressure dressing is not effective?
If direct pressure does not work, a tourniquet can be used. However, tourniquets are dangerous because they block off the blood supply to the extremity.
What is used to treat a non-life threatining extremity hemorrhage when a pressure dressing is not effective?
This question is kind of an oxymoron. If a pressure dressing is not effective on a hemorrhage, eventually it WILL become life threatening . The next step is a tourniquet .Apply tourniquet above the would . Check the extremity frequently to see if it's getting cold. If it is, loosen the tourniquet for 30 seconds or so to give the limb some circulation, then tighten again. You can not do this indefinitely , or you will end up with a necrotic limb. Do everything you can to get help or get to an ER .
What is used to treat a non life threatining extremity hemorrhage when a pressure dressing is not effective?
This question is kind of an oxymoron. If a pressure dressing is not effective on a hemorrhage, eventually it WILL become life threatening . The next step is a tourniquet .Apply tourniquet above the would . Check the extremity frequently to see if it's getting cold. If it is, loosen the tourniquet for 30 seconds or so to give the limb some circulation, then tighten again. You can not do this indefinitely , or you will end up with a necrotic limb. Do everything you can to get help or get to an ER .
Is an anus an extremity?
An anus is not an extremity.
What is the plural form for extremity?
The plural form of extremity is extremities.
What is the plural form of extremity?
The plural form of extremity is extremities.
When was Extremity Games created?
Extremity Games was created in 2006.
What are some of the region of the upper extremity and the lower extremity?
arms & legs
What are some regions of the upper extremity and the lower extremity?
arms & legs
What is another word for hemorrhage?
hemorrhage (bleeding)
Can you write a sentence using the word extremity?
An extremity of my body is one of my fingers.
The body responds to hemorrhage by?
the body responds to hemorrhage by?
