Bifalgorithm post
Never use a tourniquet to stop life-threatening bleeding from the head, neck, or trunk. Instead, apply direct pressure on the wound with gauze, bandages, or a t-shirt if you don't have anything else handy. Remember to press hard and hold the pressure until the bleeding stops.
Never use a tourniquet to stop life-threatening bleeding from the head, neck, or trunk. Instead, apply direct pressure on the wound with gauze, bandages, or a…
Ideas in this flowchart
- Bleeding Control
- Avoid Tourniquet
- Direct Pressure
- Use Gauze or Bandages
- Alternative: T-shirt
- Apply Pressure Until Bleeding Stops
