Instructions for first aid for bleeding wounds by pressing and dressing the wound

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The article was written by MSc Le Thi Thanh Huong - Emergency Medicine Doctor, Emergency Department - Vinmec Central Park International General Hospital.

1. The degree of bleeding of the wound

Bleeding wounds range from mild to severe:
Mild bleeding wounds are usually caused by small cuts or scrapes. Most of these wounds will be able to stop the bleeding with pressure alone, but first responders need to remain calm and patient, as sometimes the wound looks more serious than it really is. . Wounds that bleed heavily when cutting through or tearing large blood vessels can cause the victim to lose a large amount of blood in just a few minutes >>> First Aid Instructions for Bleeding Wound Garo Hand or Foot Wound
In First aid for bleeding wounds people need to distinguish between the two actions of compressing the wound and dressing the wound:
Apply pressure to the wound: use a clean gauze/towel/cloth (sometimes even clean clothes) to apply pressure. directly onto the wound surface until the bleeding stops. Wound dressing: use clean gauze/towel/cloth to cover the wound. Wound dressings can also help maintain pressure to keep the wound under pressure.

2. Principles of wound treatment

Call for help when:
The wound is bleeding heavily Can't stop the bleeding Look at the casualty with signs of shock Suspect a head, neck or spine injury (avoid not moving the casualty) Or you are confused don't know how to handle Call support by shouting to call people around to help. If there is no one around, use the phone to call emergency, turn on the speakerphone mode to both communicate and ask the medical staff to guide you on safe first aid, and at the same time give first aid to the victim.
Must ensure a safe environment for themselves to conduct first aid. Or move the victim to a safe place before giving first aid. Get the first aid kit, or ask someone else to help you run away to get the first aid kit. Wear protective equipment (usually kept in your first aid kit) for yourself: Wear protective clothing and gloves.

3. Steps to apply pressure and bandage the wound

Use a clean gauze/towel/cloth directly on the bleeding site and use the palms of your fingers or the whole hand to press on the gauze, pressing on the wound with a moderate force. If bleeding continues (wetting the pressing gauze), cover the previous gauze with a second gauze and apply more force (note: keep and do not remove the previous gauze). Keep applying pressure until the bleeding stops. When the bleeding has stopped or you cannot continue to apply pressure on the wound, apply a bandage to keep the compressing gauze in place. For scratches or small, dirty cuts, wash the wound with soap and water before applying pressure. For those who have applied pressure but the wound continues to bleed uncontrollably or the wound is bleeding heavily, it is necessary to conduct Garo to stop bleeding.

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