First Aid: Arterial Bleeding / Laceration
Priority
low
Symptoms
Forceful, pulsating, bright red blood visible.
First Aid
Clean wound thoroughly then use the least aggressive method that stems the blood flow:
- Direct pressure with clean cloth / gauze and bandage.
- Pressure applied ABOVE wound.
- Clamp large artery and get to vet quickly.
Notes
Arterial blood is pumped away from the heart.
- Canine First Aid Training 2010 - Dates TBA
- 26/12/2010
- Members Photos
- 25/12/2011
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