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BLEEDING CONTROL - Rescue-Essentials Kit... · 2017-03-21 · bleeding control instructions gloves compressed gauze use only on arms & legs. apply at least 2-3 inches above wound,

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Page 1: BLEEDING CONTROL - Rescue-Essentials Kit... · 2017-03-21 · bleeding control instructions gloves compressed gauze use only on arms & legs. apply at least 2-3 inches above wound,

USE OVER COMPRESSED GAUZE IF WOUND REQUIRES PACKING.

FOR YOUR PERSONAL PROTECTION

APPLY THESE FIRST

USE SHEARS TOREMOVE ENOUGH CLOTHINGTO EXPOSE

WOUND AREA

BLEEDING CONTROLINSTRUCTIONS

GLOVES

COMPRESSED GAUZE

USE ONLY ON ARMS & LEGS. APPLY AT LEAST 2-3 INCHES ABOVE WOUND, NOT ON A JOINT. WRAP AROUND LIMB, SLIDE STRAP THROUGH SLIT AND SECURE TIGHTLY WITH VELCRO. TURN WINDLASS UNTIL BLEEDING STOPS. SECURE WITH CLI SECURE WITH CLIP.

WINDLASSTOURNIQUET1 2

3FOR MODERATE BLEEDING

FOR SEVERE BLEEDING

FOR WOUND PACKING

PLACE PAD OVER WOUND SITE. WRAP SNUGLY TO APPLY

PRESSURE TO WOUND.

SECURE WITH CLIP.

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Equipment Instructions only - not a substitute for professional medical training or advice

PRESSURE DRESSING

TO STAUNCH BLEEDING, USE ENOUGH TO FILL WOUND SPACE COMPLETELY. HOLD PRESSURE FOR 3-4 MINUTES.

COVER WITH COMPRESSION WRAP (included 4” Emergency Pressure Dressing).