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How should i stop the bleeding from a gunshot wound?

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Dr. Cornelius Oleary answered

Specializes in Urgent Care

Gunshot wounds: After a gunshot wound, of course 911 should be called right away and pressure applied to the wound. There are many considerations depending on the location of the gunshot. If the gunshot is on an extremity, the extremity should be elevated to prevent blood loss and a tourniquet tied proximally to the wound to help prevent blood loss. Airway, breathing, and circulation/CPR and rapid 911 response.

Answered 1/16/2016

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Run/ drive to an ER: if you have active bleeding, you need to see a doctor right away. it can be life threatening, if not controlled quickly. Even otherwise a medical check up is a must otherwise complications, like Infections can follow.

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