Direct pressure, tourniquet basics, cuts, scrapes, wound cleaning, and infection signs.
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- What is direct pressure in first aid?
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Applying firm, continuous pressure directly to a bleeding wound with a clean cloth or bandage- How long should you apply direct pressure to a wound?
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At least 10 to 15 minutes, or until bleeding stops completely- What material is best for applying direct pressure?
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A clean cloth, gauze pad, or bandage, preferably sterile- What is the next step if direct pressure does not stop bleeding?
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Apply a pressure bandage or tourniquet if the wound is on a limb- What does arterial bleeding look like?
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Bright red blood that spurts or pulses with each heartbeat- What does venous bleeding look like?
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Dark red blood that flows steadily without spurting- What does capillary bleeding look like?
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Slow oozing of blood from tiny vessels- When is a tourniquet necessary?
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For life-threatening bleeding on an arm or leg that does not stop with direct pressure- Where should a tourniquet be placed?
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On the limb between the wound and the heart, as high as possible on the arm or leg- How should you mark a tourniquet?
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Write the time it was applied directly on the tourniquet or on the skin next to it- What is the maximum safe time a tourniquet can stay on?
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2 to 6 hours in ideal conditions, though shorter is safer- How tight should a tourniquet be?
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Tight enough to stop the bleeding completely and prevent blood flow to the limb- What is a laceration?
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A cut or tear in the skin, usually caused by a sharp object- What is an abrasion?
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A scrape or wearing away of the outer layer of skin, usually from friction or rubbing- What is a puncture wound?
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A deep wound made by a sharp, pointed object like a nail or needle
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