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Cut is open and bleeding What should you do first?
Put direct pressure on the wound until bleeding slows. If possiable closes the wound tight as you can and hold there with tape.
Can alum be for closing up wound?
Alum should never be used for closing wounds or to control bleeding. If you have a deep wound or a puncture wound you should seek medical assistance.
What should you do if your anus is bleeding?
You should go to a doctor. You might have an infection or illness or a wound etc.
How long can you leave a band aid on?
These should be taken off after the wound has stopped bleeding and in no threat to begin bleeding again.
Your dog has a wound on his leg and it's keeps bleeding but it's a light watery blood is that ok?
It is never good if your dog or any other animal is bleeding. You should apply pressure to the wound, but if the bleeding doesn't stop, you should see the nearest vet right away.
What is the correct action for pressure-point bleeding control?
Pressure point control of bleeding actions include finding a place on the body where blood vessels are close to the surface, are over a bone, where you can feel a pulse, and that is closer to the heart than the wound. Once you have found the appropriate place, apply pressure with the fingers or with the heel of the hand. The action should compress the artery against the bone and shut off the blood flow from the heart to the wound.
If your horse has a wound and bleeds through his bandage you should?
If your horse is bleeding through a bandage, you should leave it in place and apply another layer of bandage materials. Then call your veterinarian to discuss what is going on.
When applying a touniquet you will place the tourniquet how many inches above the wound?
When applying a tourniquet, you should place it approximately 2 inches above the wound, with enough pressure to stop the bleeding but not so tight that it cuts off all circulation.
Why is compression important?
Compression is important to stop bleeding on a wound. Pressing on a bleeding wound will close off the veins so the bleeding slows down.
Why do you dress a bleeding wound?
To reduce bleeding if you apply a pressure dressing. And in any case, to reduce contamination of the wound.
What should you do if extremity elevation do not control the bleeding?
Try compression over the wound with absorbent pads.
How you are going to manage bleeding stomatitis as a consequence of treatment with gefitinib?
place pressure on the wound put a bandage over it put a antiseptic cream on it clean around and on the wound
