What to do in case of limb injuries and bleeding?

3.7.2022 0

According to the Rules, the provision of first aid is necessary:

  1. Make sure that there is no danger.
  2. Examine the victim, determine the presence of consciousness and breathing.
  3. Call an emergency (ambulance) medical team.
  4. If there is no bleeding:
    • put on gloves;
    • to lift the limb;
    • apply a clean, sterile napkin and bandage to the wound.
  5. If the bleeding is arterial:
    • apply a clean, sterile cloth to the wound and press directly on the wound;
    • to lift the limb;
    • if the bleeding is not stopped, apply a pressure bandage to the wound and, if possible, simultaneously press the artery at a distance;
    • if the bleeding is not stopped, apply a tourniquet.
  6. If the bleeding is venous:
    • apply a clean, sterile cloth to the wound and apply pressure directly to the wound;
    • to lift the limb;
    • if the bleeding is not stopped, apply a bandage to the wound.
  7. Lay the victim on his/her back with the legs raised slightly above the level of the heart.
  8. Cover the victim with a blanket.

If there is no breathing, start cardiopulmonary resuscitation:

  • perform 30 chest compressions with a depth of at least 5 cm (no more than 6 cm), with a frequency of 100 compressions (no more than 120) per minute;
  • take 2 breaths using a valve mask, breathing mask, etc. In the absence of protective equipment, you can not perform artificial respiration, but only press on the chest. Two breaths should last no more than 5 seconds;
  • repeat the previous two points alternately until the ambulance arrives. It is important to change the person performing chest compressions every 2 minutes.