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Summary: How to stop bleeding; get expert tips and advice on performing first aid and emergency medical care in this free instructional video.
Tracey Cullers taught Basic First Aid and CPR through the American Red Cross for 5 years. She practiced her first aid skills as a summer camp nurse. Tracey received her nursing degree...read more
"Hi! I’m Tracey Cullers on behalf of expertvillage.com. In this segment, I’m going to show you how to stop the bleeding. First of all, with any type of bleeding incident, put gloves on immediately. You want to keep the body fluids away from your own hands for safety of the person and yourself. Next, you take some sterile gauze; place it over top of the cut, holding firm pressure. If that starts to go through, as you can see it coming there grab another piece. Put it over top, working as quickly as you can. Continue holding pressure. You’re going to keep layering it up until the bleeding isn’t coming through any longer. I think one more piece will do. Good it stopped. At this point, we’re going to use a roller bandage. Start at one end and wrap it around. Continuing the hold pressure. How does that feel? I’m going to make sure that it’s not too tight. Can you feel my fingers? Now, cut off the bandage and use a piece of tape to close it. That’s how you stop the bleeding."
eHow Article: Stopping the Bleeding: First Aid for Minor Injuries
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evuser16924 said
on 8/2/2008 Tracey,
You forgot one of the most important steps in trying to stop bleeding - elevating the arm. Apply pressure - yes, but don't foget to elevate. By elevating the arm above the head, the blood has no choice but to retreat back down -gravity assists at this point. Viewers who are new to first aid need to know these vital steps in this process. Though it is basic first aid, it could potentially save someone's life. Don't forget to elevate!
Concerned viewer...