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Concentrated Direct Pressure

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1 Concentrated Direct Pressure
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2 Diffuse Direct Pressure
Apply pressure with a gloved hand & dressing. 10

3 Diffuse Direct Pressure continued
Continue to apply pressure until dressing is effective. 10

4 …if there is no pain, swelling or deformity.
Elevate the extremity... …if there is no pain, swelling or deformity. 1

5 Pressure points can be used to control bleeding.
Brachial Radial Femoral 1

6 Attempt to stop bleeding with direct pressure, elevation and pressure point.
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7 The last-resort method for the control of bleeding is a tourniquet...
…which is rarely needed. 1

8 Using a BP cuff as a tourniquet.
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9 To control epistaxis, lean the patient forward and pinch the nostrils.
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10 Blood loss associated with musculoskeletal injuries.
Pelvis mL Humerus 75mL Tibia 225mL Rib 50mL Femur mL 1

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