Tourniquet — when to use?
Only if direct pressure fails.
Life-threatening bleeding — sign?
Spurting blood indicates arterial injury.
Life-threatening bleeding — signs?
Spurting blood indicates arterial bleeding.
Tourniquet — use when?
Only if direct pressure fails.
SAM — stands for?
Signs & Symptoms, Allergies, Medications.
Secondary assessment (SAM) — components?
Signs, Allergies, Medications.
Burns — emergency action?
Cool with cold water, remove dry agents.
Head/spinal injuries — signs?
Trauma, sensation loss, confusion, pain.
Immobilize — when to do?
Fractures, sprains, dislocations.
Nosebleed — first step?
Pinch nostrils, sit forward.
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1. What is the first step in managing a person with life-threatening bleeding?
2. What is a common sign of arterial bleeding that requires immediate attention?
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