Bleeding Control

Question 1

Bleeding Control Steps

Answer 1

BSI, Direct Pressure, Elevate, Additional Dressings, Appropiate Bandage, Tournaquet, Shock Management

Question 2

BSI

Answer 2

Body Substance Isolation, Scene Safety

Question 3

Direct Pressure

Answer 3

Use Proper Dressing

Question 4

Elevate

Answer 4

Elevate above heart level

Question 5

Apply Additional Dressing

Answer 5

If bleeding does not stop apply an additional dressing leaving the original on the wound

Question 6

Apply bandage to secure dressing

Answer 6

Ask patient to apply pressure and hold dressings, chose appropriate bandage to secure dressing

Question 7

Apply Tournaquet

Answer 7

Make sure to mark the time applied

Question 8

Treat for shock

Answer 8

Supine position, legs elevated if possible, prevent heat loss, give oxygen, IMMEDIATE NEED FOR TRANSPORT