KNR 180 Lecture 8: CPR ch 8
8 Mar 2017
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Average-size adult has 5 to 6 quarts (5 to 6 l) of blood. Rapid blood loss can lead to shock and death: hemorrhaging. Loss of 1 quart (1 l) in adult. Loss of a half quart (0. 5 l) in child. Loss of a large quantity of blood in a short amount of time. Slows if the victim is taking aspirin, blood thinner or is anaemic. If no gloves, improvise with other materials: place sterile gauze pad or clean cloth over wound, apply pressure, hold direct pressure for at least 5 minutes. If the bleeding continues, call 9-1-1: consider using a tourniquet if severe bleeding from an arm or leg cannot be stopped, dispose of gloves and wash your hands. If a manufactured tourniquet is not available, apply an improvised tourniquet. W(cid:396)ite (cid:862)tq(cid:863) a(cid:374)d the ti(cid:373)e it was applied o(cid:374) a piece of tape, and apply it to the forehead: call 9-1-1, or drive the person to a medical facility.
