Brochure

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CONTENTS
SECTION 1 3
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Introduction
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Primary Principles of Trauma Care Response
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The ABCs of Bleeding
SECTION 2 5
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Ensure Your Own Safety
SECTION 3 6
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A – Alert – call 9-1-1
SECTION 4 7
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B – Bleeding – nd the bleeding injury
SECTION 5 9
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C – Compress – apply pressure to stop the bleeding by:
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Covering the wound with a clean cloth and applying
pressure by pushing directly on it with both hands, OR
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Using a tourniquet, OR
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Packing (stuff) the wound with gauze or a clean cloth and
then applying pressure with both hands
SECTION 6 13
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Summary