First Aid for Trauma - External Bleeding: What to Do And Not to Do
By Dr. Ankur Verma in Emergency & Trauma
Mar 07 , 2022 | 1 min read
Medical emergencies come anytime, anywhere. The time between emergency situations & arrival of medical help is critical. The key begins with staying calm & giving first-aid before help arrives. There are some must-know Do’s and Don’ts in common emergencies.
Trauma - External Bleeding: What is it?
Trauma refers to an injury caused by an external source. It can also be described as a physical wound or injury, such as a fracture or blow.
What to Do If Trauma - External Bleeding Occurs?
- Ensure scene safety
- Compression over the bleeding site with clean dressing material or cloth. If bleeding does not stop add a second dressing on top of the first one
- Look for consciousness and breathing
- Seek medical help
What Not to Do If Trauma - External Bleeding
- Remove previously applied dressing in case of continued bleed
Alarming Facts For Trauma - External Bleeding
- There is one death every 4 minutes in India due to road accidents
- A person suffers a brain stroke, every 4 minutes
- A person dies every 33 seconds due to heart attack in India
Over 70,000 lives can be potentially saved if bystanders come forward to help
Lend A Helping Hand With The Law By Your Side
As per the Good Samaritan Law –
- You will not be liable for any civil or criminal action for any injury or death of the victim
- If you inform the police or emergency service regarding an injured person you can not be compelled to reveal your personal details
- There is the provision of disciplinary action against public officials who coerce Good Samaritan to reveal personal details
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