Submitted by EnchantedCatto t3_117t3ba in askscience
911derbread t1_j9ehn7b wrote
Reply to comment by davtruss in when a limb gets amputated, how do they stop the flow of blood? by EnchantedCatto
This is a great question! The short, unhelpful answer is do whatever you have to to stop the bleeding. It really depends on the injury as to whether pressure would be a good start. If it's bleeding a lot, put a tourniquet on it, we'll figure it out in the ED. And check out the Stop the Bleed campaign, ask your boss to host a class!
pauvre10m t1_j9jivxm wrote
As I was instructed when I had received first aid courses, you should first try to use pressure. If it's not enough to stop the bleading you should consider using a tourniquet.
Please note also the time where the tourniquet where put in place, it's importent for doctors. also please note that she tourniquet should only be removed by a doctor ;).
In any case, the tourniquet should be the last attempt
smellygooch18 t1_j9hftsk wrote
Would a Good Samaritan law apply in this situation if you try to help someone and they end up dying?
911derbread t1_j9htfdo wrote
Generally, yes! There's really not a lot you can do to someone even as a layman that's really going to hurt them if you're trying to help, with maybe the exception of moving someone with a broken neck. It gets fuzzier for us doctors who might try to save someone with a procedure in the field that goes wrong, like a cricothyrotomy or c-section.
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pauvre10m t1_j9nupzo wrote
Hum, I don't know the US law, but in my country the same kind of law is applyable.
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