Child injured and bleeding... What should you do first? The basics of stopping bleeding

When a child falls and starts bleeding,
parents often panic.
But in fact,
the basics of stopping bleeding are very simple.
What is important is
not special tools,
but "pressure."
【The Basics of Stopping Bleeding】

When bleeding occurs,
apply direct pressure to the wound.
The method is

・Gauze
・A clean towel
・A handkerchief
Use these
to simply press down on the wound.
This is the most reliable way to stop bleeding.

Points for applying pressure

・Press firmly
・Continue for about 5 to 10 minutes
・Do not check repeatedly in the middle
If you check repeatedly in the middle,

the blood clot that has formed will break.
【Common Mistakes When Bleeding Occurs】

Common mistakes include
・Removing your hand to check immediately
・Only pressing lightly
・Changing the gauze repeatedly
With these,
it is difficult to stop the bleeding.
First,

firm pressure
is important.
【The Basics Are the Same in Emergency Situations】

Even in emergency situations,
the basic response to bleeding is
pressure hemostasis.
Rather than special procedures,
pressure first
is the most important thing.
【Guidelines for Considering a Medical Visit】
In the following cases,

please consider visiting a medical institution.
・It does not stop even after 10 minutes of pressure
・The amount of bleeding is large
・The wound is deep
・A foreign object is stuck in the wound
【Summary】
The basics when bleeding occurs are

① Apply gauze or a towel
② Apply firm pressure to the wound
③ Continue for 5 to 10 minutes
First, stay calm
and remember
pressure hemostasis.
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