Severe Bleeding First Aid Steps

Severe Bleeding First Aid Steps.












Severe Bleeding First Aid Procedure.
Remove any obvious dirt or debris from the wound. Do not remove large or deeply embedded objects. Do not examine the wound or attempt to clean it yet. Your first task is to stop the bleeding. Wear disposable gloves if available.
Stop the bleeding. Place a sterile bandage or clean cloth on the wound. Press bandage firmly with your palm to control bleeding. Maintain pressure by binding the wound tightly with a bandage or a piece of clean cloth. Secure with tape. Use your hands if nothing else is available.

Raise the injured part above the level of the heart.

Special cases:

Do not put direct pressure on an eye injury or embedded object.
Do not move or put pressure on displaced organs. Cover the wound with a clean dressing.
Help the victim lie down, preferably on a carpet or rug to prevent loss of body heat. If possible, elevate your legs.
Do not remove the gauze or bandage. If bleeding seeps through the gauze or other substance to the wound, add another dressing on the top of it. Firmly pressing and holding in the art.

Tourniquets: A tourniquet is effective in controlling life-threatening bleeding from a limb. Apply a tourniquet, if you are trained in how to do it. When emergency help arrives, explaining how long the tourniquet has been in place.

Immobilize the injured body part once the bleeding has stopped. Let bandages in place and get the injured person to the emergency room as quickly as possible.


Bleeding from a body opening, such as ear, mouth, nose or anus
Vomiting or coughing up blood
Bruises
A tender or swollen abdomen
Cold, clammy skin
Thirst
Bridal
Shock, indicated by a rapid, weak pulse, paleness, sweating, rapid breathing and decreased alertness