…by knowing they have the equipment and skills to manage an emergency. Covering a bleeding wound means you don’t have to focus on the blood itself while pressure is applied and treatment begins.
Remember, emergency services are only a phone call away and are trained to manage severe bleeding.
Significant blood loss reduces the amount of oxygen reaching the brain and vital organs. In serious incidents, such as road crashes or major trauma, blood loss can be rapid. When large volumes of blood are lost, shock is likely to developand must be managed promptly.
Tomorrow we look at severed body parts and what to do.
For great health information, check out Health Navigator New Zealand, where you will find expert opinion online.
Click here to learn more and find out how you can learn first aid for FREE
Click the images below to access our learning resources.
Click here to find out how you can learn first aid for FREE
To learn more from the experts about previously covered conditions, click their logo below.
Acknowledgement
Data and information are fact-checked against various recognised sources, including the New Zealand Resuscitation Council, Health Navigator New Zealand, St John, and other recognised entities specialising in the specific subject content. It should be noted that there are variances in protocols, which are identified where necessary.