WOUNDS AND BLEEDING

Emergency care in case of bleeding

• Expose the wound by removing clothes to see where the blood is coming from.
• Place a cloth on the wound and apply pressure on the wound.
• If bleeding persists, use elevation to help reduce blood flow. It must be combined with direct pressure over the wound.
• If the bleeding does not stop, apply pressure on a nearby artery.
• Check the patient for shock-weakness, rapid pulse, low BP and confusion.