Argumentative Analysis: Sterile Wounds

1. It's obvious that the woman has sliced and artery on her wrist, one easy sign to see is the bright red blood spurting out of her wound. I would have to say this is very severe injury. 2. I would immediately start applying a sterile dressing to the wound. After which I would start applying direct pressure to the wound with my fingertips, pressing firmly over the wound. I then start checking every few minutes to see if the dressing is soaked with blood and more is dressing needs to be applied.

3. If direct pressure isn't enough to stop bleeding I will apply a tourniquet While holding the correct pressure point, I will make sure to apply the tourniquet leaving at least 2 inches of uninjured