I need help in how to apply pressure to an open wound and I need to know the pressure point and how to apply the pressure.
2006-10-25 07:48:51 · 12 answers · asked by Yvette1803 1 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ First Aid
apply pressure directly on top of the wound, elevate the wound above the heart if possible
2006-10-25 07:50:48 · answer #1 · answered by kimchee_boi 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As a rule, to stop bleeding:
1. Apply direct pressure to the site of the wound.
2. Elevate the wound over the heart.
3. Apply pressure proximal to the wound. For instance, if you have a laceration in your forearm, I would apply pressure to the brachial artery which runs through your upper arm.
Start with step one. If the bleeding doesn't stop, go to step two. If that doesn't stop the bleed go to step three. Tourniquets are a last resort measure only.
When you use a tourniquet, all blood flow is cut off distal to the tq. This means no flow of O2 in or CO2 out. This causes the cells distal to the tq to begin anaerobic production of energy which has some very nasty biproducts such as lactic and uric acid. When the tq is released, all of these highly acidic biproducts that have built up are released back into circulation. This is a bad thing.
2006-10-26 17:10:15 · answer #2 · answered by Medic123456789 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Apply pressure to the actual opening of trauma area. Hand size wounds are hand pressure: enough to restrict the blood flow if any.
Larger wounds may require a more forceful attempt like a forearm to apply pressure directly to the wound.
2006-10-25 07:53:40 · answer #3 · answered by Michael K 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
In an open wound senerio you need to apply direct pressure to the wound. Elevation also will help with the direct pressure & especially if open wound is located in the extremities (i.e. arms / legs).
Only use tourniquets is a major artery is involved, as medical research has shown that touriquets have caused more harm than good in many cases. (Firm pressure is all that is needed... you do not want to completely restrict blood flow to injured area.)
Remember that in open wound senerios that patient needs to be watched for shock symptoms.
2006-10-25 07:57:32 · answer #4 · answered by Jennewren :) 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When you have a wound,you put direct pressure on the wound for no less than 15 minutes.
This helps the clotting of the blood as the red blood cells accumulate.
If you let up on the direct pressure in less than the prescribed 15 minutes,you will have to restart the direct pressure. . .It HAS to be held on the wound for exactlly 15 minutes,no less.
I can't tell you exactlly where a specific pressure point is if I don't know what area you are speaking of. . . .there are several.
2006-10-28 18:27:37 · answer #5 · answered by Just Q 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you apply direct pressure on the wound and if it doesn't stop with 10 to 15 mins get the person to the ER. if the person is u then call 911
2006-10-25 11:49:31 · answer #6 · answered by gousa1991 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You put the pressure on the wound or directly above it (if it's on an extremity) to cut down blood circulation so one doesn't bleed out. Use a belt or some other torniquet...or your hands if you have to. Pressure points don't really apply here...it's all about blood flow.
2006-10-25 07:52:22 · answer #7 · answered by Chuglon 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
on the wound...
and look at the below link to find the different pressure points on the body
2006-10-26 02:46:55 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
For me to answer this as best as possible you need to update with the location of the wound, the size of the wound, and the cause of the wound. Was it surgical? Trauma? Self-inflicted? Update and I can answer fully.
2006-10-25 07:54:39 · answer #9 · answered by lyfsavr1 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You need to apply pressure to the part where it's closer to the heart, to stop the blood flow.
2006-10-25 07:51:11 · answer #10 · answered by Jas 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋