How to Treat Severe Bleeding - First Aid Training - St John Ambulance

In this video, a St John Ambulance trainer explains what to do if someone is bleeding severely. When bleeding is severe, it can be dramatic and distressing. If someone’s bleeding isn’t controlled quickly, they may develop shock and become unresponsive.
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[@redfoxakame]

Don't have any medical background. Not planning on becoming a paramedic or something. I'm just watching these videos in case. If I can ever save someone's life someday by watching these, I'd have no regrets. Or if an opportunity doesn't come, even better. At least no one's life would be in danger.

[@nic.k_o]

Yes! Big same

[@follding948]

Watching a movie😂😂 I didn’t know this was important, until now

[@tomerwin1472]

I’m just really high and got worried that I didn’t know how to do any of this

[@thezenmonk_]

Yes me too!!

[@Lemonspear_1]

Me too... I think these lessons should be mandatory in schools so everyone can be the first response in an emergency situation

[@masterclay144]

Aside of the very clear and easy to follow explanations, I really appreciate how gentle his voice and the way he talks to the patient. He always asks before doing the procedure. I have experienced being treated by the emergency responders and I really appreciate their patience and gentleness to their patients.

[@Plaksa2004]

I have hard time understanding him..i am Russian, not a native speaker myself, but i Don't have an accent and what he's saying is not clear because of the accent, both in pronunciation and intonation

[@maxwellmakamba5112]

Mu9

[@alex-hc3sk]

there are captions @@Plaksa2004

[@m3phster]

Biggest issue I had when a someone cut themselves badly in a public place was other people panicking. A relative made big fuss and demanded that I do lots of different irrelevant and distracting things. Some advice on dealing with that would really help. Telling them to sit down and shut up is just going to make them angry.

[@user-tr2dh4xx6u]

Tell them you are trained in first aid and you don't have time to explain what myths they believe in

[@twint1p]

Give them a simple task and include them in the treatment if that is possible. Idk if you are professonial or civilian but paramedics in my country do this. Sometimes if the situtation demands it the sot down and shut up is the only thing you can do

[@archiewoosung5062]

You need someone to call for an ambulance; the noisiest person might be the best candidate!

[@Trevor_Austin]

You give them the choice: They shut up or you walk and they deal with this themselves.

[@anneonnymoose5003]

A good technique is to try to involve them as a helper, for example did they witness the accident and can they help establish the mechanism of injury? In the video you could ask them to get the chair and to help raise the patient's legs on to it. After that ask them to fetch any medication that the patient is taking, and finally ask them to go and pack an overnight bag in case the patient requires a stay in hospital.

[@guptanag4776]

St john's is a gods gifted org.

[@christopherburgess8736]

Gupta nag Haha.... sprained ankle and when ambos pick them up the Cas is in a spinal collar, IV fluids... but yes as 1st responders they do a GREAT role...

[@christopherburgess8736]

Must be different in Australia new Zealand... good to see other countries should be standard in all commonwealth countries

[@hirammuiruri3720]

yeah

[@James-ke5sx]

Thank you so much for taking the time to make these videos from us guys up here in Canada

[@sameeha9326]

I like watching these vids cos I wanna be a doctor when I'm older

[@1809ines]

S Rahman u should study hard kido

[@hasanfoyejul5500]

good luck ! but don't fall in love with money

[@angiecompton1993]

Keep following that dream

[@johnpsix7858]

Me too! Best of luck!

[@mansisingh9924]

This is more of a paramedic job, doctors are more in office type diagnosing and treating, paramedics deal with emergencies on field

[@obinnaonuoha223]

Who else came here from the FutureLearn First Aid course? 🙌

[@_smol_potato_8014]

I'm here because my second unit in PE is first aid...

[@renatokhallcv3068]

I am

[@mjgallego4247]

Now I know, it's just not me who aspires to be first aid responder.

[@adedoyinbimbola7433]

I did

[@godsfavourite8291]

Me ✋🏾

[@ily.saoirse918]

Watching all these first aid videos cause of my Order of Malta test in Droghda , Ireland 😊 wish me luck

[@jakebrown3756]

I have lost blood a lot for 4 days from my blood pressure and lost 2 bowls full

[@janetashbrook5614]

Where I work only medically trained professionals can treat injury. It is always 999 but very helpful to know what can be done whilst waiting within the role remit.

[@eliiasvega4270]

Good now I know this in case of an emergency situation

[@charali1985]

Thanks for all your videos. Very helpful for me as a primary health care nurse

[@raizamaetabacon4779]

this is so helpful thank you so much

[@jossyn4900]

The work you're doing here is marvelous. I'm quite new to this so pardon my question: Could there please be more clarification on when there's an object in the wound, because it seems most part of the video displayed applying direct pressure if there's no object?? Thank you very much. God bless you all!

[@whitechocolateman1088]

If you have bandages available, place two of them, rolled up, on either side of the object. Take a third and wrap it around the object and bandages. Call an ambulance. If you do not have bandages, pressure on either side of the object is needed and then calling the ambulance and waiting. Raise the legs as usual if they are uninjured. I hope this helped. Any more questions do ask.

[@atifariff4995]

I did first aid from Red Cross Kolkata, India. Just come here to refresh my knowledge.

[@danieliskander9680]

Thank you, you are a good teacher. Again, your videos are very neat and clear.

[@emelizabeth825]

I’m here for review!! It’s really important to know!!

[@jaketaylor5754]

Excellent video but explaining why we do these things would instill a more comprehensive understanding.

[@tutatehaja1777]

This video is excellent. I really enjoyed the instructor. Thank you

[@ayotadhiambo]

Thank you so much.

[@shamimfaisal5124]

Very useful content.

[@archiewoosung5062]

Presumably don't attempt to apply a bandage if you've had to leave a foreign object in the wound; but does that mean you're going to have to keep applying pressure manually?

[@hirammuiruri3720]

can one apply direct pressure on both sides?thanks for the video its of great help to some of us who love everything to do with medicine

[@johnd2739]

Thanks for video. Nice job.

[@samuelsullivan469]

we love winston 💖

[@alistairhunter5724]

Good video but people should not get hung up about a clean dressing. Use whatever is at hand and stop the bleeding asp . The wound will be cleaned and if appropriate antibiotics given at the hospital.

[@aseiveren4363]

Thank you

[@Lee-yh4mh]

Very useful video

[@aeriaeri9436]

What a helpful video is this ❤️ thanks so much

[@bilanjanno2264]

thank you sir🥰😍

[@harleenkaur3226]

If a person have bleeding due to cut what we Will do reassure the Patient or place patient in recovery position after applying pressure and Evaluating ?

[@greatresources5828]

Hi, I am really interested in becoming a Paramedic, but the problem is that I don't have any science qualification. I am currently studying A level course and resetting my English and Maths, but I can also do an adult learner course, like Scienve, but which one shall I do? Please help me with it! Thanks!

[@stjohnambulanceorg]

Hi there, the College of Paramedics has lots of useful info about how to become a paramedic: www.collegeofparamedics.co.uk/how_to_become_a_paramedic Good luck with your studies!

[@greatresources5828]

St John Ambulance Great, thank you for your informations.

[@leepryce1260]

Thankyou

[@zcharged8294]

really good info

[@BonifaceOkeke-oe6ve]

Nice video Interesting and helpful

[@angelinafinn1355]

I did first aid training at school with st jhon ambulance 🚑 and I got a certificate afterwards

[@boetrabie2016]

it is very helpful

[@tammooney1]

Thanks 👍

[@BigJimbo101]

Very useful

[@vanessanellyn]

Thank you so much for the video! This is really life saving so I try to learn by watching your videos 😄 But I have a question. If there is an object in the wound, and it's dangerous to remove it, should the first-aider still dress the wound by covering both the injury and the object?

[@l.j.a.]

Hi there~ there is a type of bandaging called the tent bandage method. You place two rolled up bandages either side of the object to keep it in place then wrap the wound with the third bandage to cover both the support bandages and object. I'm no profession so would be worth doing some of your own research first. Good luck!

[@hugothebear4681]

From what I know removing the object in the wound may cause more injury.

[@akshitchaturvedi2775]

Shouldn't we clean the wound and apply an antiseptic before applying the bandage?

[@SimGirl00]

First of all there’s no need to clean if it’s it’s a SEVERE bleed because no matter how much you clean it it’s just gonna keep on bleeding and you’re wasting time because you need to apply pressure as soon as you can. Second of all we don’t use antiseptic in first aid because there’s no need antiseptic is used for infections if somebody has a fresh severe bleed there won’t be an infection plus it will hurt the casualty plus people of different religious backgrounds might not allow antiseptic on their skin because antiseptic is alcohol.

[@akshitchaturvedi2775]

@@SimGirl00 Thanks a lot. Will keep that in mind.

[@maureennash5701]

Very helpful and clearly informed

[@kaiaphasful]

unsterilized gloves dont prevent infection of the wound. they are only for selfprotection

[@suzanbutler7314]

done

[@alessandrac1940]

How come no mention of tourniquets? Good video otherwise

[@benjaminsmith1329]

Alessandra Cortis a tourniquet is not something you find in an every day first aid kit so wouldn’t always be available. Also they’re not used in first aid training as incorrect use could cause further damage

[@eimiajillil4716]

No longer recommended due to potential to cause more harm.

[@dianacarroll8860]

I’m sure the use of one to stop someone bleeding out has got to be better than not doing anything , military now use them on general issue , I believe the thought that they do damage has been turned around more benefit than harm

[@nigellim7388]

@@dianacarroll8860 a tourniquet I believe, is the last resort option if all methods of blood stopping do not work

[@vikingsfan2123]

@@eimiajillil4716 They are very recommended. Do some research on the Stop the Bleed initiative in the USA. I am an instructor for the American College of Surgeons: Committee on Trauma. If someone has arterial hemorrhage on an extremity, there is no other way besides a tourniquet to stop the bleeding. Direct pressure is not good enough. It USED to be belived that tourniquets would cause more harm. Studys have no shown it improves patient outcomes if they get to a hospital afterwards within 6 hours.

[@ranganathanranga3237]

Waiting training

[@themanfromthesouth1861]

Great video, thank you doctor.

[@nozinhlenkomo2739]

How do you check for circulation whilst the nailbed is polished

[@shimaaa.younes8764]

perfect

[@tcruisethevibe3699]

Dr ,what do I do when an high blood pressure person is always bleeding from the mouth and nose profusely almost every night

[@belenalingcotan7129]

Why do we raise the legs what is the purpose

[@MerchantIvoryfilms]

Now do you immediately want to get someone to lay down and raise the legs regardless if you think they are in shock or not? Or is it better to only use this procedure if they appear to have the symptoms of shock?

[@kalista3658]

I'd say it's always a good idea to treat for shock if you can because it can become irreversible. So don't wait for signs of shock to appear, instead anticipate them and lay them down with a blanket anyways (unless that causes their condition to become worse).

[@jailbreakpro7551]

I'm in the cubs and I done this but with bandages

[@alecthewatcher3369]

soft voice: oh jennie you look gorgeous

[@friencheetah]

If there is an object in the wound, do you still wrap it?

[@jrichie333]

No, you would have them, or you, press both sides of the perforated skin together. Closing the wound around the object will help better than a bandage. Ideally you want to keep blood in the patient for EMS to assess the patient as experts.

[@stjohnambulanceorg]

Control the bleeding by pressing firmly either side of the object to push the edges of the wound together. Do not remove the object, and do not press directly on the object. To protect the wound, build up padding either side of the object, then carefully bandage over the object and pads without pressing on the object. Remember to check circulation every ten minutes. Call for emergency help, and while waiting for help to arrive, monitor the casualty’s breathing, pulse and level of response, and treat for shock if necessary.

[@dionchua8912]

make a triangular bandage into a shape of a doughnut and put it over the object such that the object is sticking out of the "doughnut bandage". Than, use a roller bandage to wrap around the doughnut bandage to ensure that the it stays firm. Be careful not to touch the object

[@hhykk]

What about abdominal injury

[@liudelee]

Perfect video

[@telepcanin2878]

Is the Esmarch's Tourniquet ever used to stop the bleeding?

[@mostafaalmusiyar8686]

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[@Zzily09]

I came watching this on 2024 when I came across a video showing that we need to stuff clothes into the wound untill it is really deep for severe wound. That not convincing because it looks painful. Can someone tell me , is it true??

[@theonewhoasked2811]

Thanks I accidentally kinda stabbed my finger while I was cutting something It’s bleeding like a impressive amount so I’m trying to search videos how to stop bleeding

[@donwhite2034]

call 911 in the USA

[@adityagymboy808]

I am a paramedic in Indian Navy

[@saritaylor3648]

Love this dude

[@imhomewiththemilk]

Youre in my book! My books got a qr code for this video, we study hemorrhage so they put it as a clinical video there!

[@ferny8379]

hello

[@shivanichhabra1166]

thnkuu planet ayurveda apne merii zindagii badal dii mujhe heavy bleeding ki bhot problem rehti thi bhot pareshani hoti thi heavy bleeding ma mne bhot kuch try kiya but koi fark nhi dikha mujhe dikha fir mne planet Ayurveda ka FEMALE HEALTH SUPPORT TRY kiya ab meri bleeding normal ha

[@haojunmah2554]

Hi I have a question. If i have no dressing and the casualties hands is dirty, should i use her hand to apply pressure on the wound?

[@fsxaviator3866]

n0meriesy HD No, because the dirty hand well infect the wound, so maybe get a jacket or something soft like cotton or whatever and then call 999, or 112

[@tallguywithissues]

Tho if your 81 year old grandpa with stoma fell down the stairs, hit his head on a brick wall and had severe bleeding on his arms and head then what r u meant to do

[@444.maridabae]

this is way too specific

[@misispromdi9342]

Hope it's not late for me to become one

[@christianekperecharles8760]

Am also a fist aider though looking for job opportunity here in UAE

[@fenansollano7688]

but the patient has nailpolish..lol!

[@bamemodisane4061]

Bro I'm watching this while bleeding so heavily

[@krystalriley10]

Who else is watching this after the shootings? We should all know basic first aid. You never know ..

[@RohitChoudhary-nl6rd]

thank you for that office decoration

[@chaeripie888]

Could we use tissue instead of a non-fluffy pad if its unavailable?

[@stjohnambulanceorg]

Hi Ciana, thank you for your comment and apologies for the delay in coming back to you. Tissues are not ideal because they tend to disintegrate when wet - but If you’ve got nothing else they are better than nothing! Hope that helps.

[@yassinyassin4006]

can you please explain why did you raise her legs

[@leya73]

You usually raise her legs when she is in shock it's so blood can easily reach the heart and other vital organs

[@chaddenton5632]

Who else is watching this for their health class?

[@oisinuskempus7280]

hello year 11 pshe class

[@ljlasagna9152]

I can't understand anything this guy is saying

[@kdexter2690]

Is he Britain or American?🇬🇧🇺🇲

[@unphazd5137]

Fam if you get shanked I got you

[@thatguy2760]

where is his accent from? it kind of reminds me of the belters in the expanse.

[@bokastark3925]

THATGUY 2 Probably somewhere from the Caribbean like Trinidad...

[@Isayah_613]

My guess is Barbados

[@SimGirl00]

He’s from Barbados.

[@SimGirl00]

@@Isayah_613 yep you’re right he is from Barbados I know him

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Who is from CBSC 7M

[@statiqz]

I am from CBSC 7S

[@shmslkel6224]

Im a dumbass and just cut my hand, home alone, stopping the bleeding with toilet paper, i fuckin hate myself

[@julietasgun3458]

nice!

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[@danielhuntington7467]

P

[@jintarokensei3308]

160k views on first aid. Yup. Ppl gonna die.

[@markeeboy51]

lol

[@jcm06]

He knows the wae bruddas

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[@NurseIrisZ]

The nails have colors 😅

[@miss_girl6978]

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[@michaelmason4917]

This comment concerns all the St Johns videos. Surely you would want to accurately convey the information, especially in an emergency. Not to discredit the doctor in the video, but couldn't you get an actor to do this, who can pronounce words everyone can understand? This is information that needs to be understood properly.. The doc in the video, I do not doubt knows what he is trying to say, but I have had to reach just to understand. This is not his fault, but if you want every one to clearly hear what is being said, get someone who can pronounce and speak accurately.

[@gemmaferrinda7567]

How do you not understand him? Is it his accent? I can understand him perfectly fine. But if you find that you cannot, there are also captions for the video if required.

[@YouGruff]

Came to make the same comment, the accent and non pronunciation of letters gets in the way of the base message.

[@ceceliaclarke264]

@@YouGruff i understood every word. If you can't understand, use captions.

[@dana981]

I couldn’t understand a word with his pronunciation and low voice

[@coolguy6518]

Or call 000 if ur where I’m at, u guys catch my drift? IM AUSSIE MATE!

[@grassyknoll9647]

That’s one strange voice

[@gazbolt]

Why not use someone who has clearer diction or at least train the guy to speak so that it is understood.

[@thulinyakale2455]

Or you could use closed captions/subtitles

[@higashkita2358]

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