Formula Reminder:P.A.D
Clinical Overview
Rapid, spurting, or pooling blood loss that can lead to shock and death in minutes. Requires immediate, aggressive intervention.
CRITICAL CONTRAINDICATIONS (DO NOT)
- ×Do not remove the tourniquet once applied.
- ×Do not lift the dressing to see if bleeding has stopped.
Emergency Action Procedure
Step-by-Step Guidance
1
Call 999 and Apply Pressure
Shout for help, call EMS immediately, and press down on the wound with maximum force using clean cloths.
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2
Apply a Tourniquet (For Limbs)
If bleeding is from an arm or leg and is uncontrollable, place a tourniquet high on the limb (2-3 inches above the wound).
Caution:Tighten tourniquet until the bleeding stops completely. Note the exact time it was applied.
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3
Pack the Wound (For Junctions)
If tourniquets cannot be used (groin, armpit), pack sterile or clean gauze deeply into the wound cavity. Press hard.
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4
Treat for Shock
Lay the patient flat, raise their feet slightly if appropriate, and keep them warm with blankets.
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5
Hold Pressure Until Help Arrives
Never let go of the pressure. Keep pushing until paramedics physically take over the patient.
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🚨WHEN TO CALL EMERGENCY SERVICES
- •Severe hemorrhages are emergency events. Always activate emergency dispatch instantly.
ESTIMATED RECOVERY TIMELINE
Hospital surgical care (weeks)
Timeline is typical for uncomplicated healing. Always follow doctor guidance.
🚨 EMERGENCY ALERT: CALL 999 IMMEDIATELY FOR LIFE-THREATENING EMERGENCIES