First aid by symptoms mobile
External Bleeding
What to do
– Bleeding wound
– Shock
What to do
– Apply direct pressure with your hand, making sure there is no embedded objects in the wound.
– Apply a sterile dressing or clean pad to the wound.
– If possible, raise and support the injures limb.
– Leaving the original dressing in place, bandage it securely.
– Treat the casualty for shock.
IMPORTANT
– If there is any object embedded in the wound, do not apply direct pressure but press firmly on either side of the object. When bandaging, build up either side of the object with sterile pads high enough to clear it, so you can secure the bandage without pressing down on the object.
– Don’t waste time on finding pressure points and dont use a torniquet, as this can lead to gangarene
