Topic: Road accidents and first aid · Nº 276 / 626
Ante un accidente con un herido que presenta hemorragia externa en un miembro, ¿qué medida deberá tomar primeramente y que no entrañe peligro para el herido?
At an accident, an injured person has external bleeding from a limb. What is the first measure you should take that does not put the injured person at risk?
- APresionaremos directamente sobre la herida con la mano, gasas o compresas.We will press directly on the wound with a hand, gauze or pads.
- BElevar el miembro afectado por encima del corazón.Raise the injured limb above the heart.
- CAplicaremos un torniquete sobre el miembro afectado.We will apply a tourniquet to the injured limb.
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Correct answer
- APresionaremos directamente sobre la herida con la mano, gasas o compresas.We will press directly on the wound with a hand, gauze or pads.
Explanation
With external bleeding from a limb, the first step is to press directly on the wound with gauze, pads or a clean cloth and keep up the pressure. A tourniquet is only used as a last resort, because it can damage the limb.
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