You arrive at the scene of a car crash. A passenger is bleeding heavily from an arm wound. How should the arm be treated if it's clear that there are no objects in the wound?

Explanation

"If possible, lay the casualty down. Once you're sure there are no objects in the wound, apply firm pressure using clean material. Raising the arm above the level of the heart will also help to stem the flow of blood."

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Accepted Answer

Apply firm pressure to the area and raise the arm

Question Category: Band 1 road procedure

You arrive at the scene of a car crash. A passenger is bleeding heavily from an arm wound. How should the arm be treated if it's clear that there are no objects in the wound?