NRees , Apr 13, A spearhand strike is what we call it. Kwajman , Apr 13, Stubbed fingers unless you're going for a soft spot is what I call it! Otherwise, it's the classic finger jab. Tireces , Apr 13, Isn't it easier to just use a regular knife?
Poop-Loops , Apr 13, Nrv4evr , Apr 13, Oh, I did see a guy put his finger through a closed can of pop. So I guess it could be possible. Probably just need a LOT of conditioning. I'd still be very wary of the spearhand technique as a whole. I'd be more inclined to go for the open-fist punch for those areas, if you need something pointy and with a small surface area.
ShaolinRei , Apr 14, I would trying to stab someone with a spearhand in which your fingers are all straight and side by side would be impossible.
You are supposed to kind of group your fingers behind your middle finger. Master J , Apr 14, I just wouldn't try to use this technique on anyone who actually wanted to attack me.
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If you have access to cutlery, such as a table knife, this would be even better. Otherwise you no longer have your scissors available to use! Please note: A tourniquet should be at least 4cm wide to prevent localised damage to nerves tissues. You may find other guidance on the positioning of a tourniquet, such as applying the first tourniquet mid-point over a single bone. This advice is also acceptable, so long as you position the tourniquet proximal to the wound closer to the trunk of the body.
You can secure the windlass either by tying another triangular bandage to stop it unwinding or by wrapping and tying both ends of the triangular bandage around the ends of the windlass to ensure it remains in place. It is important to note the exact time in which you applied the tourniquet. Furthermore, you must arrange for urgent transfer for medical help.
Ensure you tell them where and when you applied the tourniquet. Please note: it will be extremely painful for the casualty to have a tourniquet, but it is absolutely vital that you apply tourniquet tight enough to entirely stop the bleeding. If a tourniquet is not on tight enough it can make things worse. It can occlude the veins, but arteries may be harder to stop as they are less easy to get to.
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We are not responsible or liable for any diagnosis made, or actions taken on this information. I would like to know is it important to have an ultrasound after having a radial artery bleed out in the forearm from a shard of glass? Or do you just go straight to surgery to repair damaged artery?
Dear Maryanne, The most important thing is that you are seen at a hospital and they will advise appropriately. Hope that helps. Best wishes. When a person has a main artery in the throat cut is pressure still the best way to stop the bleeding? I am afraid if they have had their main artery to their throat cut, then the prognosis is not good. If they have a bleed between the brain and the skull, this will put pressure on the brain and compress it.
This is extremely serious and will need immediate paramedic and hospital attention to release the pressure on the brain to ensure permanent brain damage does not occur. What happens if the stab occurs in the neck region? How can you help stabilize the victim? Can you use a tourniquet or bandage for that? You would just need to apply pressure. Only use tourniquets on limbs. So someone very close to me died from being stabbed in the heart and in the chest.
So sorry to hear about your experience. How would one treat and control a wound to the cavity? With no object in wound? Asking from a remote location. Should a person be stabbed in the back by a terrorist, and the blade is stuck in the back while the handle is sticking out. Mild bleeding, should one remove the blade to put the victim on his back until the ambulance comes and prevent shock, or leave it in?
Never remove an embedded object from a wound. It is likely to be stemming bleeding, you could also cause further damage when removing it. Author here! If someone was stabbed in the stomach general stomach area with a long knife, what are the chances that they could survive?
What should someone do to treat that wound? Would there be any long-term repercussions of a wound like that? Your email address will not be published. I accept the Privacy Policy. Never miss out on vital updates — sign up here for our weekly newsletter. Facebook Twitter Instagram. Knife crime is at a record high in the UK.
The Importance of First Aid It is important to know how you can help if you end up in a situation where someone has been stabbed. Click here for a Street Crime First Aid course Bleeding If someone is bleeding the priority is to stop the blood coming out! P ressure — apply direct pressure on the wound to stop the blood coming out. Keep them warm and get emergency help.
Symptoms of shock: A rapid pulse. Pale, cold and clammy. Grey-blue skin colour and blue tinge to the lips. Weak and dizzy. Nausea and vomiting. Shallow, rapid breathing.
Yawning and gasping for air. Eventually they will lose consciousness and become unresponsive and they may stop breathing. How much blood can you afford to lose? Children have far less blood than adults. Click here The treatment of all bleeding remains the same: Encourage the casualty to sit or lay down in the most appropriate position for the location of the wound and the amount of blood lost — if they are feeling dizzy and showing early signs of shock, raise their legs.
Examine the wound to rapidly assess: The type and extent of bleeding The source of the bleeding Whether there are any foreign objects embedded in the wound. If so, do not remove them as they will be stemming bleeding. Apply direct pressure either side of the object. Apply direct pressure to try and control bleeding. If the bleeding is controlled with this direct pressure, keep holding for 10 minutes as it takes this amount of time for clots to form.
Once bleeding is controlled, dress the wound. If the wound bleeds through the first dressing, apply another on top. If the wound bleeds through the second dressing you should consider alternative options to stop the bleeding. Catastrophic bleeding A Catastrophic bleed is when the bleeding is so severe that it is not possible to stop it with direct pressure.
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