Wednesday's answers to Tuesday's Two Truths and a Non TruthHere we go... bleeding
1. If your baby is bleeding below the elbow, you should apply a tourniquet above his/her elbow to stop the bleeding. FALSE
Never ever use a tourniquet as it can cause damage to the tissue... direct pressure, direct pressure, direct pressure, no tourniquet needed (unless you're filming a 1940's war movie, then maybe but just for effect)
2. If you "check the bleeding" by lifting the bandage when holding pressure you can dislodge the clot and start the bleeding again. TRUE
NO PEEKING! As tempting as it may be, don't release pressure. Whatever work your child's body has already done to form a clot will be undone by removing the bandage or cloth. Hold pressure for 5-10 minutes.
3. If your baby is bleeding the most important thing to remember is to apply firm pressure to the wound. TRUE
Again, direct pressure, direct pressure, direct pressure for 5-10 minutes. If the bleeding continues after 10 minutes, call your doctor.
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