1. Stop bleeding immediately
by applying direct pressure on the wound. Use a thick pad or cloth. When
you apply direct pressure, elevate the wound if it does not cause pain
and if you do not suspect broken bones. Use pressure on a "pressure
point" if bleeding does not stop. Continue to apply direct pressure and
to elevate the wound while using the pressure point:
• brachial artery - for arm
wounds.
• femoral artery - for leg
wound.
2. Prevent contamination and infection:
• Do NOT clean a serious wound
that has finally
stopped bleeding.
Let trained medical personnel do
this.
•
Small wounds should be cleaned with ordinary mild
hand soap, rinsed
carefully, then a dry dressing or
bandage should be applied to the
wound.
3. Provide care for shock.
4.
Obtain medical attention.
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