provide First Aid for Bleeding control and shock

Question provide First Aid for Bleeding control and shockScenario 2: An 18 year old male was riding his bike on his way to work when he plumped into the road because of potholes. The casualty is has sustained a wound on his Left leg and complaining of pain on his left armNurse Training Australia28   Skill Performance demonstration Follow DRSABCD principleEnsure to practice hand hygiene and utilize PPE whenever possibleLay the patient down with head flat on floor and raise the patient’s leg if possibleControl bleedingApply firm pressure to the wound and allow normal clotting to occur; use gauze or non adherent dressingMaintain pressure on the pad by hand or byusing a triangular or roller bandageMinimise the risk of infection by covering the wound with a clean bandage or dressingLoosen any tight clothing at neck and waist and maintain patient’s body warmth with blanket or similarPlace the patient in recovery position if there is breathing difficultyMonitor the casualty’s breathing and pulseuntil ambulance arrivesProvide First Aid for fractures, sprains and strainsSkill Performance demonstrationReassure the casualty and ask not to move the injured partSupport the limb carefully passing bandages under the natural hollows of the injured areaFor sprains and Strains:Follow RICE management principle:Rest, Ice, Compression, ElevationSeek medical aidVerbal Questions:What are the common symptoms of fracture and dislocation?Assessors Signature: _____________________S NYSComments                                       S NYSComments Health Science Science Nursing NUR 100 Share QuestionEmailCopy link Comments (0)