Technicians Handbook - Historic Naval Ships Association

Technicians Handbook - Historic Naval Ships Association Technicians Handbook - Historic Naval Ships Association

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possible) over the wound and firmly fasten it in position with a bandage. If bleeding does not stop, firmlysecure another dressing over the first, or apply direct pressure with your hand to the dressing.Figure 1-5.—Direct pressure.In cases of severe hemorrhage, do not worry too much about the dangers of infection. The basicproblem is to stop the flow of blood. If no material is available, simply apply pressure with your barehand. Remember, DIRECT PRESSURE is the first method to use when you are trying to controlhemorrhage.Pressure Points.—Bleeding from a cut artery or vein may often be controlled by pressure applied tothe appropriate pressure point. A pressure point is a place where the main artery to the injured part liesnear the skin surface and over a bone. Pressure at such a point is applied with the fingers (digital pressure)or with the hand; no first aid materials are required. The object of the pressure is to compress the arteryagainst the bone, thus shutting off the flow of blood from the heart to the wound.There are 11 principal points on each side of the body where hand or finger pressure can be used tostop hemorrhage. These points are shown in figure 1-6.1-10

Figure 1-6.—Pressure points for control of bleeding.You should memorize these pressure points so that you will know immediately which point to usefor controlling hemorrhage from a particular part of the body. The correct pressure point is the one that is1-11

Figure 1-6.—Pressure points for control of bleeding.You should memorize these pressure points so that you will know immediately which point to usefor controlling hemorrhage from a particular part of the body. The correct pressure point is the one that is1-11

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