1970s stock footage - control of bleeding 2

for major wounds including amputation of the leg the femoral pressure point is used here the artery passes inside the upper thigh it may also be applied at the lower thigh temporary control may be achieved by pressing the artery against the bone for wounds of the lower leg fter toes the pidal pressure point at the back of the knee is the most effective point for controlling bleeding the artery passes close to the surface of the skin over the large bones in the joint when a blood vessel has been cut position the victim in a way to decrease the force of blood flowing to the wound apply direct pressure with a sterile compress or gauze this will help the blood to clot limit movement since too much movement will increase the heart action causing the blood to flow faster and interfere with cloth give the victim plenty of fresh air sips of water may be given to a conscious person if desired and keep him covered and warm do not give him any stimulants while he is bleeding since they increase the force of the heart action direct pressure with sterile gauze or other clean material will slow the flow of blood and promote clotting however if bleeding is severe digital pressure on the affected blood vessel may also have to be applied to slow the flow of blood when direct pressure does not stop bleeding a constricting bandage may be applied the bandage is placed as near the wound as possible between the wound and the heart if an artery is cut or below the wound and away from the heart if bleeding is from a vein as in this case it does not have to be over a pressure Point bring both ends of the bandage around the leg cross and again pass them around the leg making two wraps draw tightly until the bleeding stops and then tie never permit a constricting bandage to remain tight longer than 10 minutes without periodically loosening it if bleeding persists tighten it again when bleeding is so severe that application of direct pressure or a constricting bandage is not sufficient to control it a tourniquet can be used a tourniquet can clamp off the entire blood supply to certain parts of the body and cause extensive damage to the skin and underlying tissue therefore it is used as a last resort only after other methods have failed if there is delay in getting the victim to a doctor loosen the tourniquet after 10 minutes if bleeding begins again after loosening the tourniquet retighten it at once when medical help arrives tell the doctor or whoever must take charge of the patient when the tourniquet was applied and how long it has been in place tourniquets are normally used only where there is an amputation or where large arteries have been severed a deep wound high on the arm or an amputation at the upper part of the the arm requires a specially applied tourniquet at the armpit place the center of the cloth in the armpit over a wellp patted object cross the ends of the cloth over a pad at the top of the shoulder and carry the ends around the back and chest to the opposite armpit and tie over the pad to tighten the tourniquet insert a small stick or similar object under the cross in the bandage on the shoulder and twist until bleeding is controlled internal bleeding is a condition that is often difficult to determine because there are seldom visible signs of bleeding on the body it may be caused by rupture of internal blood vessels due to deep bruises usually the victim will display the same symptoms associated with shock a dull chalk-like appearance of the skin dazed vacant look feeble and irregular breathing weak and Rapid pulse and possible loss of consciousness if internal bleeding is suspected apply cold cloths or ice to the area where you think there is internal bleeding keep the patient warm cover him with blankets coats or towels to reduce the severity of physical shock if he is lying on a CO old damp surface place a blanket or coat under him do not give stimulant and most importantly summon Medical Aid immediately quick and correct action in an emergency may not only save the day it may Save a Life maybe yours