Stop the Bleed

Question 1

The #1 cause of preventable death after injury is ___

Answer 1

bleeding

Question 2

Primary Assessment:

Answer 2

LOC (Level of Consciousness)

Life-threatening conditions:
Airway
Breathing
Circulation

Sx4:
Severe bleeding
Stroke
Shock
Spinal injuries

Question 3

ABCs of Bleeding Control

Answer 3

A Alert 911
B Bleeding
C Compress

Question 4

A – Alert

Answer 4

Call 911 immediately

Question 5

B – Bleeding

Answer 5

Find the source of bleeding

Look for:

Continuous or large-volume bleeding

Pooling of blood

Bleeding that may be hidden by clothing

Multiple bleeding sites

Question 6

C – Compress

Answer 6

Pressure
Packing
Tourniquet

Question 7

Direct Pressure

Answer 7

Use gauze or cloth to cover the wound

Apply firm, direct pressure

Focus on the location of the bleeding

Maintain pressure until help arrives

Question 8

Wound Packing

Answer 8

For deep wounds only

Pack gauze tightly into the wound

Apply pressure after packing - hold pressure
until help arrives

Question 9

Tourniquet

Answer 9

Apply 2–3 inches above the wound

Never over joints (avoid elbows/knees)

Tighten until bleeding completely stops

Do NOT remove it

Can be applied over clothing

Tourniquets hurt—this is normal

A second tourniquet may be needed if bleeding persists

Question 10

Impaled Objects

Answer 10

Do NOT remove

Stabilize in place using a “log cabin” of gauze or cloth

Question 11

Sucking Chest Wounds

Answer 11

Bubbles/noises when breathing = sign of open chest wound

Apply occlusive dressing (airtight seal)

Secure 3 sides to allow air to escape (“burp” if needed)