THREAD OF HOW TO TREAT A GUNSHOT WOUND:

1. CHECK the whole body to identify entry and exit wounds. Treat both, but tend to the worst wounds first.

2. STOP the bleeding by applying firm pressure directly onto the wound. For chest injuries, use a credit card to form an airtight seal on the wound to prevent the lung from collapsing.

3. CHECK heart rate AND breathing. Begin CPR if necessary!!!

4. ELEVATE the wound above the heart to slow bleeding (unless the shot is to the stomach or chest.) Arm AND leg wounds may benefit from a tourniquet.

5. DO NOT!! DO ABSOLUTELY NOT TRY TO REMOVE BULLETS THAT ARE STILL IN THE BODY. Removing CAN WORSEN internal damage and bleeding. Just apply a pressure bandage.

6. TREAT the person for shock and get MEDICAL ATTENTION AS SOON AS POSSIBLE

That is the end of the thread. Be as safe as possible, everyone.