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Learn how to assess wounds and bleeding in this free video series from a licensed EMT about applying splints and pressure bandages.
There are 18 videos in this series:
Learn how to apply a splint in this first aid training video.
Learn the various types of splints in this first aid training video.
Learn how to make a splint in this first aid training video.
Learn how to identify a broken bone in this first aid training video.
Learn tips for positioning a splint in this first aid training video.
Learn how to properly align a split over injured area in this first aid training video.
Learn the importance of stopping bleeding before applying a splint to injured area in this first aid training video.
Learn the importance of applying direct pressure to injured, bleeding areas in this first aid training video.
Learn how to use a tourniquet for injured, bleeding areas in this first aid training video.
Learn how to apply a splint to a long bone fracture in this first aid training video.
Learn how to apply a splint to a lower leg fracture in this first aid training video.
Learn tips for using a pillow as a splint in this first aid training video.
Learn tips for assessing and applying a shoulder sling to an injured person in this first aid training video.
Learn tips for applying a hip sling to an injured person in this first aid training video.
Learn how to apply a pressure bandage to an injured person in this first aid training video.
Learn tips for identifying abdominal eviscerations on a injured person in this first aid training video.
Learn first aid for penetration wounds in this first aid training video.
Learn how to give care to a person with a gun shot wound in this first aid training video.
First Aid is the first and immediate stage of care given to a victim of illness or injury. It seeks to stabilize the patient long enough for a trained health care professional to treat the illness or injury and is comprised of many techniques that persons without any health care degrees can administer, after being properly trained.
In this free video series, learn how to administer basic first aid. Our expert, Alv Rios, is a licensed EMT. Alv shows you how to apply splits. He gives advice for assessing injuries as well. Alv also gives tips for understanding how to stop bleeding wounds. Learn how to apply a pressure bandage and a tourniquet. Alv teaches you how to handle a chest gun shot wound as well. While you may not ever be as prepared as you would like to be, this video series shows you the basic steps to ensuring your or your loved one's safety. So, take some time and learn how to apply splints today!
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