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Why is compression important?
Compression is important to stop bleeding on a wound. Pressing on a bleeding wound will close off the veins so the bleeding slows down.
How do you stop bleeding from a cut?
For minor wounds the best method is direct pressure. This can be applied by simply pressing a cloth to the wound, or by applying a tight (but not too tight) bandage.
Why do you dress a bleeding wound?
To reduce bleeding if you apply a pressure dressing. And in any case, to reduce contamination of the wound.
What type of bleeding when blood flows from the wound?
external bleeding i belive
What do doctors mean by old blood in the wound?
It means the there was bleeding in the wound and is now 'old.' The blood collected in the wound without bleeding out. It needs to be cleansed because it can breed bacteria.
What are symptoms of a puncture wound?
A puncture wound will be greater than its length, therefore there is usually little bleeding around the outside of the wound and more bleeding inside, causing discoloration
What are the cosiderations if someone is bleeding?
If there is a lot of blood, stop the bleeding by pressing down hard on the wound. This is called putting pressure on it. You may also use a belt or sinch to stop the bleeding. For example, if the wrist has been cut and there is danger of bleeding to death, you may tie a belt or a shirt around the elbow tight enough to stop the bleeding. Then call 911 or drive to the hospital. If it is only a little bit of blood, not to worry, just clean the wound with soap and water. You may also apply a topical antibacterial such as neosporin.
Do you hold a bleeding wound under cold running water?
it helps stop the bleeding but I'm not sure for the cut its self
What is the proper procedure if a patient shows up at your office bleeding?
That all depends on how much the patient is bleeding. If they are bleeding really bad then you would have to stitch, staple, or glue the patient's wound up after cleaning the blood off first. Now if the patient is bleeding but not loosing a lot of blood, then you would clean the wound and around the wound and then put a band-aid on the wound.
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!!!
Is rate of bleeding due to a wound more at noon and why?
It is not; it is related to the width and depth of the wound.
Dark red blood flowing from a wound indicates bleeding from?
Dark red blood flowing from a wound indicates bleeding from the veins. Applying direct pressure to the wound can help to stop the flow of blood.
