5-3 Apply A Pressure Dressing

Apply a pressure dressing if bleeding
continues after application of the field
dressing, manual pressure and elevation.

Wrap the improvised dressing tightly
around the wound.


 
 

  1. Elevate.
  2. Place padding over the wound.
  3. Place dressing over the padding.
  4. Wrap the wound.
  5. Tie a knot over wound.
  6. Make sure it does not have a tourniquet-like effect.