Direct Presure For Bleeding

Question 1

First step

Answer 1

Cover wound with sterile gauze or pad, apply direct pressure to wound until bleeding stops.If blood soaks through, gauze, put another layer on top, don’t remove the old one. Put more than before on. May take several minutes for bleeding to stop.

Question 2

What to do when bleeding stops

Answer 2

Check for circulation-feeling, warmth, color-beyond injury.

Question 3

How to apply roller bandage

Answer 3

Wrap bandage around wound several times to hold gauze in place, then use tape to secure it. Check for circulation beyond injury, if there’s a change in circulation-means bandage is too tight- gently loosen it.

Question 4

Final step

Answer 4

Rinse and wash hands. Remove gloves.

Question 5

What to do if bleeding doesn’t stop

Answer 5

Call 911 if you haven’t already, give care for shock