Topic: Road accidents and first aid · Nº 91 / 626
¿Qué comportamiento es el correcto ante una intensa hemorragia en la pierna de un herido en accidente de circulación?
What is the correct action for heavy bleeding from the leg of a person injured in a road accident?
- ANo es una lesión de una importancia especial y no es necesario prestarle atención.It is not a particularly important injury and does not need attention.
- BSe debe presionar sobre la herida con una gasa, o compresa, limpia, para intentar cortar la hemorragia.Press on the wound with clean gauze or a clean pad to try to stop the bleeding.
- CSe debe aplicar un torniquete, de forma inmediata.Apply a tourniquet immediately.
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Correct answer
- BSe debe presionar sobre la herida con una gasa, o compresa, limpia, para intentar cortar la hemorragia.Press on the wound with clean gauze or a clean pad to try to stop the bleeding.
Explanation
For heavy bleeding, press directly and continuously on the wound with clean gauze or a clean pad and, if possible, raise the limb. A tourniquet is only used as a last resort, because it can cause serious injuries.
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