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THIS THREAD IS FALSE. I’m a certified EMT in the state of NJ. NEVER stick your fingers in a bullet wound. ALWAYS apply pressure to any wound, including the head and abdomen. https://twitter.com/syhsolo/status/1266237104444420096
Use your whole hand to cover the wound, and apply pressure without releasing until a medical professional can relieve you. Again, DO NOT STICK YOUR FINGERS IN A BULLET WOUND
NEVER attempt to make or apply a tourniquet unless you are trained in doing so, you will likely do more damage
If you are trained in applying a tourniquet, remember only to apply it if you are sure first aid is arriving soon, and write the time of application in marker directly on the patient!!
https://twitter.com/psufoxe/status/1266248922118287361?s=21 https://twitter.com/psufoxe/status/1266248922118287361
https://twitter.com/psufoxe/status/1266248928040644609?s=21 https://twitter.com/psufoxe/status/1266248928040644609
Disclaimer: this is NOT an exhaustive list of procedures for treatment of a bullet wound
Remember to cover the wound with gauze or some sort of fabric BEFORE applying DIRECT PRESSURE, and do not remove soaked gauze, but add more on top of it if needed and reapply pressure immediately
https://twitter.com/str8churlish/status/1266277631411974151?s=21 https://twitter.com/str8churlish/status/1266277631411974151
