Bleeding Control and Wound Management

Gina Solomon from Gwinnett Medical Center explains the importance of controlling life-threatening hemorrhage. The video covers the ABCs of bleeding control: Alert, Bleeding, and Compress. It details methods to compress bleeding, including applying pressure, using tourniquets, and wound packing. The video emphasizes the importance of safety and the role of bystanders in preventing deaths from hemorrhage.

What is one of the leading causes of preventable death after traumatic injury?

• Stroke

• Uncontrolled life-threatening hemorrhage

• Respiratory failure

• Heart attack

What is the first step in the ABCs of bleeding control?

• Identify the bleeding

• Call 9-1-1

• Apply a tourniquet

• Pack the wound

Which of the following is NOT a sign of life-threatening bleeding?

• Clothes soaked in blood

• Bleeding spurting from a wound

• A small cut on the finger

• Dizziness or unconsciousness

Where are wounds that can lead to death from bleeding often located?

• Arms and legs

• Torso junctional areas

• All of the above

• Chest and abdomen

What should you do before applying direct pressure to a wound?

• Apply a tourniquet

• Put on gloves

• Call 9-1-1

• Pack the wound

What should you use if you do not have gauze to apply direct pressure?

• A plastic bag

• A band-aid

• A piece of paper

• A clean cloth

When should a tourniquet be used?

• For bleeding from the torso

• For minor cuts

• For life-threatening bleeding to an arm or leg

• For internal bleeding

What is the most common type of tourniquet found in bleeding control kits?

• Rubber band

• Cat tourniquet

• Cloth strip

• Elastic band

What should you do after packing a wound with gauze or cloth?

• Remove the gauze to check the wound

• Call 9-1-1

• Apply direct pressure

• Loosen the packing

What is the final step after packing a wound and applying pressure?

• Remove the packing

• Call for additional help

• Wait for pre-hospital personnel to arrive

• Apply a tourniquet