Control a Heavy Forearm Bleed
Control heavy external bleeding using barrier protection, direct pressure, emergency call, and shock monitoring.
Laila has heavy forearm bleeding after a metal shelf cut during an office move. Control danger, start firm direct pressure, call emergency help, and monitor for shock. Helpers often trade pressure for inspection, cleaning, or moving to a more comfortable location. Danger Dev makes the shelf stable, keeps people away from the sharp edge, and uses gloves from the kit. Danger includes both the object that caused the injury and exposure to blood. Pressure Dev places the cleanest available dressing over the wound and presses firmly with both hands. Pressure is the treatment. It slows blood flow and supports clotting.…
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