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Dealing with a stab wound.
-Knowing how to act quickly can save a life.
Main aim: To stop or reduce the blood loss and get the person to hospital as quickly as possible.
Call 999 for an ambulance as soon as you can. Explain the details of the injury.
If there is still a blade embedded in the wound do not touch it or try to remove it. Moving it will make the bleeding worse.
01 Apply pressure to the wound.
Remove or cut any clothing covering the wound.
Apply some padding to the wound. A clean towel or a piece of clothing will do.
Put pressure over the wound and push the edges of the wound together.
If the blade is still in the wound, take care not to push it in more – press either side of it.
If the wound is to an arm or leg, raise the injured limb above the level of the heart to slow down the blood flow.
02 Bandage the wound.
If you can, carefully apply a bandage over the padding.
Keep applying pressure to the wound.
03 Make them comfortable.
Help them to lie down. Cover them with a blanket or coat to keep them warm.
Raise and support their legs above the level of their heart to help reduce shock.
Monitor their pulse and breathing
If they are conscious, reassure them and stay with them till the ambulance arrives.
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