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EMT Basic · Chapter 26 · Sequence

Bleeding

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Severe extremity bleeding — Stop the Bleed escalation

Order the recommended steps for severe extremity bleeding.

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  1. 1Tighten until bright bleeding stops; note the time on the tourniquet
  2. 2If bleeding continues, apply a tourniquet 2–3 inches proximal to the wound (not over a joint)
  3. 3Apply firm direct pressure with a gloved hand and gauze
  4. 4Rapid transport to definitive care; do not periodically loosen
  5. 5Pack the wound and apply a pressure dressing