wound dressing

what is it Dressing

• this is the material used directly on the wound to stop bleeding

• this is the material used to protact or cover an injuy

• A wound dressing may be a single product or may combine two or more layers of dressing material.

What is the first step to stop the bleeding?

• start bandaging from below the gauze and work up the limb

• assess the scene for dangers

• apply direct pressure to the cut with a gauze dressing

What is a tourniquet ?

• ask for permission to give first aid

• such as a strip of cloth or elastic band

• this is the material used to protact or cover an injuy

A wound dressing may be a single product or may combine two or more layers of dressing material consisting of a base wound contact layer and a retention layer.

• True

• false

The bandage material used directly on the wound to stop bleeding

• True

• false

Place the tourniquet high and tight on the extremity, near the armpit or groin. Pull the “tail" strap of the tourniquet tight and twist the windlass until the bleeding stops.

• How to use the bandage

• How to use the tourniquet