The method of pressing arteries at a distance is another way to stop arterial bleeding. It is used in conjunction with direct pressure on the wound. This method involves the first aid provider using their hand to compress the artery above the site of injury. There are many places where arteries press, but the two most important to remember are the brachial and femoral. This manipulation must be carried out for at least 10 minutes.
its main disadvantage is that the person providing assistance at this time is not able to carry out other actions.
Application of a tourniquet
Application of a tourniquet is an effective measure to completely stop arterial bleeding in cases of uncontrolled bleeding in the extremities. A good example of using a tourniquet is for complete amputation of a limb. This method should be used when there is an urgent need, since almost always applying a pressure bandage and pressing the arteries at a distance is sufficient to stop severe bleeding. The first aid provider must remember that applying a tourniquet to a non-amputee end is
ku stops the flow of blood to areas that are located below the tourniquet, which can lead to damage to nerves, blood vessels and, as a result, loss of a limb. Below are the rules for applying a tourniquet:
• the tourniquet must be applied above the neck
standing at a distance of approximately 5 cm;
• place a spacer between the damaged ends
coy and tourniquet;
• can be used widely instead of a tourniquet
ku a strip of material, a triangular scarf, which
wrap the limb twice. Do not use
rope or rope because they can poshko
children of fabric that are below;
• tie a tourniquet in one knot, place the animal
xy any object (pen, scissors, shma-
points of the tree), secure it with another knot and begin twisting until the bleeding stops. Secure the item with a double knot;
> never loosen the tourniquet, remember the time it was applied, and do not cover the tourniquet with clothing or a blanket.