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Elevation
Elevation
Raising (elevation) of an injured arm or leg (extremity) above the level of the heart will help control bleeding.
Elevation should be used together with direct pressure. Do not elevate an extremity if you suspect a broken bone (fracture) until it has been properly splinted and you are certain that elevation will not cause further injury. Use a stable object to maintain elevation. Placing an extremity on an unstable object may cause further injury.
Raising (elevation) of an injured arm or leg (extremity) above the level of the heart will help control bleeding.
Figure 3-1 Direct Pressure
Figure 3-2 Pressure Points for Control of Bleeding
Elevation should be used together with direct pressure. Do not elevate an extremity if you suspect a broken bone (fracture) until it has been properly splinted and you are certain that elevation will not cause further injury. Use a stable object to maintain elevation. Placing an extremity on an unstable object may cause further injury.
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