A 30-year-old male is shot in the right upper arm during a violent incident. There is significant arterial haemorrhage from the wound. Direct pressure...

Question

A 30-year-old male is shot in the right upper arm during a violent incident. There is significant arterial haemorrhage from the wound. Direct pressure has been attempted but is not controlling the bleeding. What is the most appropriate next step?

Accepted Answer

Apply haemostatic gauze and wound packing

Answer

Apply a pressure dressing with a crepe bandage

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Clamp the brachial artery

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Apply a tourniquet proximal to the wound

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Elevate the limb and apply further direct pressure

uk-dipimc MCQ (SBA): Haemorrhage Control

A 30-year-old male is shot in the right upper arm during a violent incident. There is significant arterial haemorrhage from the wound. Direct pressure has been attempted but is not controlling the bleeding. What is the most appropriate next step?