Emsonline (January 2015 - B)

With multiple bulky dressings able to “soak up” ongoing bleeding

With a small area (finger) as close as possible to the identified origin of bleeding

By having the patient hold a dressing themselves to keep the pressure from being uncomfortable

None of the above

Extremity hemorrhage not controllable by other means

Groin or neck wounds requiring high sustained pressure to control

Patients on chronic anticoagulation with mild oozing of blood, since it might worsen unexpectedly

None of the above

They are generally under low pressure due to the venous structures involved

They are easy for a surgeon to create and don’t require much maintenance or protection

They should generally not be accessed by non-dialysis personnel, although may be considered in a resuscitation emergency

None of the above

Obtaining a complete medical history, including current medications

Rapidly locating and managing any and all sites of ongoing/active bleeding

Preparing for aggressive airway management in case patient becomes unresponsive

None of the above

Persistent hypotension

Initial tachycardia in a visibly anxious patient, resolved after bleeding is controlled

Strong peripheral pulses

All of the above