Emergency & Clinical Care (8-9)

Front

Average size adult has 5 to 6 quarts (5 to 6 L) of ____

Back

blood

Front

Rapid ____ loss can lead to ___ and death

Back

blood, shock

Front

Loss of 1 quart (1 L) in ____

Back

adult

Front

Loss of a half quart (0.5) in ____

Back

child

Front

Body responds naturally to _________

Back

bleeding

Front

Blood vessel spasm

Back

Several blood vessels draw back and constrict

Front

Clotting

Back

Platelets from clot

Front

Care for External Bleeding

Back

Wear gloves

If no gloves, improvise with other material

Expose wound to find source of bleeding

Place sterile gauze pad or clean cloth over wound

Apply pressure

Hold direct pressure for at least 5 minutes

If the bleeding does not within 10 minutes

Apply a pressure bandage over the dressing

If bleeding continues, call 911

Dispose of gloves and WASH YOUR HANDS

Front

Bleeding is Controlled: What to do?

Back

Care for the wound

If needed, seek medical care for: cleaning, stitches, and tetanus immunization.

Front

If bleeding continues: What to do?

Back

Apply a manufactured tourniquet

If a manufactured tourniquet is not available, apply an improvised tourniquet.

DO NOT cover, release, or remove.

Write 'TQ' and the time it was applies on a piece of tape, and apply it to the forehead.

Call 911