Management of major external bleeding with an unresponsive patient
Primary Survey with ABC’s
Stop the bleeding
Oxygen and blanket
Bandage
Describe the significance of radial and carotid blood pressures
Radial pulses disappear below 90
Carotid can be felt from 60 to 90
Management of major external bleeding with a Responsive patient
Assume A & B Stop the bleeding Finish Primary Survey Oxygen and blanket Bandage
Three scenarios indicating shock
Skin is pale and cool with history of major external bleed or internal injury
Skin is pale cool and clammy
Radial pulses are absent
What is the transport category for a bleed that is controlled by direct pressure
RTC