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What else can I help you with?
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 knot be tied over wound?
No! Opposite if possible & always LIGHTLY so as NOT to cut off blood circulation.
Should leg be elevated for swelling of a snake bite?
should the leg be elevated for swelling from snake biting
Where is the energy stored when it is wound up?
When energy is wound up, it is typically stored in the form of potential energy, such as elastic potential energy in a wound-up spring or gravitational potential energy in an elevated object. This stored energy can be released later to do work or cause motion.
Is the wound hot to touch, indicating a possible infection?
Yes, a hot wound may indicate infection.
What should you do if the wound bleeds through the emergency session?
If a wound bleeds through during an emergency session, first apply direct pressure with a clean cloth or bandage to control the bleeding. If blood soaks through, do not remove the initial bandage; instead, add more layers on top and continue applying pressure. If the bleeding does not stop or worsens, seek medical assistance immediately. Keep the injured area elevated if possible to help reduce blood flow.
Why is bleeding considered good for a wound?
Bleeding is considered good for a wound because it cleans the injured area. However, you should not let a wound bleed too much. If the wound continue to bleed apply pressure and raise the level of the wound above the heart if possible to decrease blood flow. Blood also contains clotting agents, which will help to create the scab that will cover the wound during the healing process.
When should a wound be raised?
If the wound is on an arm or leg that does not appear to have a broken bone
How should tubular wire wound resistors be wound?
Vertically with an unobstructed bore.
What should you do if wound bleeds through bandage?
If a wound bleeds through a bandage, do not remove the bandage; instead, apply additional layers of sterile dressing on top of the existing one. Apply gentle pressure to the area for at least 10 minutes to help control the bleeding. If the bleeding does not stop or worsens, seek medical attention immediately. Keeping the injured area elevated can also help reduce blood flow to the wound.
What should you do after floods?
Depending on where you live and what damage you have to your home you should probably move to a higher elevated area if you were originally in a low elevated area
Possible sources for wound contamination?
Hands, urine and stools.
