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First Aid For Severe Bleeding: HS95-072D (9-06) A 5-Minute Safety Training Aid

First, apply direct pressure to the wound with a clean dressing to slow bleeding and promote clotting. Elevate the wound above the heart level if possible. Wrap a bandage tightly around the dressing to maintain pressure. If bleeding continues, apply pressure to the femoral or brachial artery near the wound. Severe bleeding can cause shock, so lay the victim flat and treat for shock by keeping them warm and calling for immediate emergency help.

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First Aid For Severe Bleeding: HS95-072D (9-06) A 5-Minute Safety Training Aid

First, apply direct pressure to the wound with a clean dressing to slow bleeding and promote clotting. Elevate the wound above the heart level if possible. Wrap a bandage tightly around the dressing to maintain pressure. If bleeding continues, apply pressure to the femoral or brachial artery near the wound. Severe bleeding can cause shock, so lay the victim flat and treat for shock by keeping them warm and calling for immediate emergency help.

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First Aid For Severe Bleeding

HS95-072D (9-06) A 5-Minute Safety Training Aid

Worksite emergencies can the bleeding is from the leg, press with the heel of one
happen quickly, and everyone hand on the femoral artery in the groin - where the leg
should know what to do - bends at the hip. If the bleeding is from the arm, squeeze
everyone should know first aid. Note: You may want the brachial artery located on the inside of the upper
to demonstrate the steps for controlling bleeding on a arm. Any severe bleeding can lead to a life-threatening
volunteer. To care for a major open wound (bleeding freely condition called shock. Shock is a condition in which the
or severely), you must act at once. Begin by applying circulatory systems fails to deliver blood to all parts of the
direct pressure over the wound with a clean, sterile body. When shock occurs, the victim may become restless
dressing to slow the flow of blood and promote clotting. or irritable, experience rapid breathing or pulse rate, have
If a sterile dressing is not available, use any clean cloth pale, cool, or moist skin, or drift in and out of conscious-
such as a towel, handkerchief, or shirt. Avoid using your ness. To care for a victim of shock:
bare hands. To reduce the risk of infection or disease • have them lie down or rest comfortably;
transmission, put a barrier between you and the victim’s • elevate the legs about twelve inches if you do not sus-
blood, such as disposable gloves or a layer of plastic wrap. pect a head, neck or back injury;
Next, if you do not suspect that the wound involves a
• maintain a normal body temperature by covering with
broken bone, elevate the injured area above the level of
a blanket, but do not overheat;
the heart. Elevating the wound will help to slow the flow
of blood. Remember to maintain direct pressure on the • do not give them anything to eat or drink, even though
wound at all times, or it may begin to bleed again. If the they are likely to be thirsty;
victim is able to help, have him or her apply the pressure. • call your local emergency number immediately – a
Use a roll of gauze bandage to wrap snugly around the victim of shock requires advanced medical care as
dressing to keep pressure on the soon as possible. Call for professional medical help
wound. Wrap the bandage around the quickly with any severe bleeding emergency. Always
injured body part, using overlapping wash your hands immediately after completing care,
turns, cover­ing the disinfect any blood-contaminated surfaces, and dispose
entire dressing. The of blood-soaked bandages properly. Never apply a
bandage should be tourniquet unless you have been medically trained to
tight, but not so tight that it do so.
restricts all circulation beyond To review, the steps for controlling severe bleeding are:
the bandage. If blood soaks • apply direct pressure;• elevate the wound;
through the ban­dage, • apply a pressure bandage;• use a pressure point; and
put on more dressing • treat for shock.
and bandages. Do not
Remember, practice safety, don’t learn it by accident .
remove blood soaked
ones. If the bleeding
cannot be controlled,
apply pressure to a nearby
artery, called a pressure point.
A pressure point is a spot on the
body where you can squeeze
the artery against the bone. This
can slow the flow of blood to
the wound. There are two major
pressure points in the body. If

The Texas Department of Insurance, Division of Workers’ Compensation


Resource Center • 512-804-4620 • [email protected]
Safety Violations Hotline • 1-800-452-9595 • [email protected]

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