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Guide #6 Injured limb
Emergency action steps:
Assess the scene.
If the scene is unsafe or at anytime becomes unsafe. GET OUT!
Assess Victim:
Victim responsive? Identify yourself, ask if it’s ok
to help. If the victim appears weak, seriously ill or injured:
Alert. EMS (call 9-1-1)
or activate emergency action plan.
Attend to the ABCs.
Assure open airway and normal breathing, control bleeding
and manage shock.
Cover open wounds with a sterile dressing.
If a bone is sticking out of the body, control bleeding by
applying gentle pressure around it.
Apply Ice or a cold pack to decrease
pain, bleeding and swelling.
Limit to application to 20 minutes or less.
Manually stabilize Injured Limb.
Gently place your hands above
and below the injury to limit movement and prevent further
injury while awaiting EMS.
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