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Note the time of the injection.
Stay with the person until someone with more advanced training arrives and takes over.
How to Stop Bleedmg You Can S
Make sure the scene is safe. Get the first aid kit. Wear PPE.
Place a dressing on the bleeding. Use the flat part of your fingers or the palm of your hand to apply
pressure to the dressing.
If the bleeding does not stop, add more dressings on top of the first and press harder.
Keep pressure on the wound until it stops bleeding.
If you can't keep pressure on the wound, wrap a bandage firmly over the dressings to hold them in
place.
Band gmg
Make sure the scene is safe. Get the first aid kit and wear PPE.
Use direct pressure, with dressings if available, to stop any bleeding.
Apply the bandage over the dressings.
Sp/ ntmg P act1cc Not Tested)
Make sure the scene is safe. Get the first aid kit. Wear PPE.
To make the splint, use something (such as a magazine) that will keep the arm or leg from moving, and
pad the splint if possible.
Ideally, place the splint so that it extends beyond the injured area and supports the joints above and
below the injury.
Tie the splint to the injured body part so that it supports the injured area. Use tape, gauze, or cloth to
secure it.
Make sure that the injured person is checked by a healthcare provider.
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Stay with the person until someone with more advanced training arrives and takes over.
How to Stop Bleedmg You Can S
Make sure the scene is safe. Get the first aid kit. Wear PPE.
Place a dressing on the bleeding. Use the flat part of your fingers or the palm of your hand to apply
pressure to the dressing.
If the bleeding does not stop, add more dressings on top of the first and press harder.
Keep pressure on the wound until it stops bleeding.
If you can't keep pressure on the wound, wrap a bandage firmly over the dressings to hold them in
place.
Band gmg
Make sure the scene is safe. Get the first aid kit and wear PPE.
Use direct pressure, with dressings if available, to stop any bleeding.
Apply the bandage over the dressings.
Sp/ ntmg P act1cc Not Tested)
Make sure the scene is safe. Get the first aid kit. Wear PPE.
To make the splint, use something (such as a magazine) that will keep the arm or leg from moving, and
pad the splint if possible.
Ideally, place the splint so that it extends beyond the injured area and supports the joints above and
below the injury.
Tie the splint to the injured body part so that it supports the injured area. Use tape, gauze, or cloth to
secure it.
Make sure that the injured person is checked by a healthcare provider.
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