While most people don't want to deal with heavy bleeding, you may have to learn how to stop blood loss in an emergency. Unlike small wounds, large wounds can spit or spit blood. The blood may also not clot as quickly and require medical attention.
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Part 1 of 2: Troubleshooting Existing Problems
Step 1. Get help
Call the ER or ask someone nearby to do this while you begin to help the injured person. Do this as soon as possible so that help can come quickly. This step is important so that the injured person can survive.
If you suspect the person has an injury that is causing internal bleeding, share this information with medical personnel when you call. Internal bleeding may occur if the person bleeds when coughing, vomits, or bleeds from the ears, eyes, nose, or mouth
Step 2. Ensure that there is no other danger or further injury
Don't move an injured person if you don't have to. However, if there is another danger of injury (from accidents, falling objects, etc.), try to create barriers (such as directing vehicles around the area) to keep the injured person and others in the vicinity safe. If you must move an injured person yourself, try your best not to move the injured area.
Step 3. If possible, wash your hands
If you can, clean your hands with soap and water. Also wear surgical gloves if available. This will not only protect you from the risk of disease transmission, but will also prevent the injured person from getting infected.
- Always be careful when handling other people's blood. Since blood can contain disease-causing pathogens, wash your hands and protect your body.
- Never reuse surgical or plastic gloves that have been used because doing so can spread infection.
- If you don't have disposable gloves on hand, try using something else like plastic wrap to protect your hand from the wound.
Step 4. Clean the wound area
If possible, remove any visible dirt or dust from the wound. However, do not try to move large objects or those that are deeply stuck in the wound as this can make the bleeding worse. If you must leave the object in the wound, do not apply pressure to prevent the wound from being pushed further by the object.
Step 5. Press the bleeding area
Use a clean or sterile cloth, bandage, or gauze, and apply firm pressure to the bleeding area. Use your hands to press them only if these ingredients are not present. Do not apply pressure to the center of the wound, or the wound with an object stuck in it.
Continue to apply pressure to the wound area without lifting the cloth to check for bleeding. If the cloth or bandage is removed, the formation of clots to stop bleeding may be disrupted
Step 6. Apply the bandage
You can fix the bandage with tape, gauze strips, or any workable object such as a tie or cloth. Be careful not to tie it too tightly so that blood circulation doesn't stop.
Step 7. Lift the injured body part
If the bone does not appear to be broken, raise the area of the wound so that it is above the heart. For example, if the injured body part is the leg, lift the leg into a chair or place a pillow under it. Removal of the wound can stop the blood from flowing quickly and make the bleeding worse.
Part 2 of 2: Stopping Blood Loss
Step 1. Press a pressure point if the bleeding doesn't stop
Pressure points are locations where arteries can be compressed to slow blood flow. There are two main pressure points in the body. Choose the pressure point closest to the wound area.
- If the bleeding is near the leg, press and hold the femoral artery in the groin.
- If the bleeding is near the hand, press and hold the brachial artery along the inside of the upper hand.
Step 2. Help the injured person to lie down if the injury allows
Cover the injured person with a blanket or similar material to maintain body heat. Resting the injured person can prevent shock.
Step 3. If you must, cover the wound with more dressing
Even if it is soaked with blood, do not remove the cloth from the wound as this can make the bleeding worse. You can place a layer of cloth or bandage over the wet cloth. The important thing is to keep pressing it.
Step 4. Use a tourniquet only if you have been trained to do so
If the bleeding doesn't stop, even after continuous pressure, you may need to make a tournicer. Since the wrong position and use of a tourniquet can be dangerous, you should only use it if you have been trained to do so.
- Easy-to-use combat tourniquets can now be purchased freely by civilians. If you can get one, buy a combat application tourniquet (CAT) and learn how to use it.
- When paramedics or other help arrives, tell them how long the tourniquet has been in place.
Step 5. Stay calm
Coping with heavy bleeding can be surprising and stressful. While waiting for medical help to arrive, calm yourself down by focusing on the steps you need to take to stop the bleeding. Calm the injured person by talking to him or her, and reassure him that help will come soon.
Step 6. Provide the injured person with appropriate medical assistance
If you are waiting for an ambulance, do not leave the injured person behind. Keep pressing on the wound. Or, if the bleeding has stopped and no one else can help, try to get the injured person to the ER as soon as possible.
- Remember, if you must move the person yourself, do not move the injured body part. If possible, wait for the bleeding to stop before moving it.
- Do not remove any bandages before bringing the person to the ER. If the bandage is removed, the bleeding may return.
- If the injured person is conscious, ask about medications taken, known illnesses, or known drug allergies. This step can distract him while you wait for help. This information must also be submitted to medical personnel.
