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How to survive a gunshot wound
The most important part of surviving a gunshot wound is getting the
victim to proper medical attention as soon as possible. Chances of
survival improve the faster you get the victim in front of a doctor.
Only in a worst case scenario where medical help is not available should
you attempt to treat a firearm victim.
[Secure | Immobolize | Breathing | Bleeding | Stabilize]
5. Stabilizing the Victim
Military Procedure for Treating Wounds from Firearms
1. Wound Debridement (process of removing non-living tissue from ulcers,
burns, and other wounds) more >>
2. Wound Excision more
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3. Antibiotic prophylaxis more >>
4. Delayed primary suture at 4-5 days more
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Try to minimize the stress of the victim. Keep the victim in a comfortable position with stable temperature [i.e. shading the victim from the sun or keeping the victim warm] until emergy assistance arrives. Talk to victim and reassure them that help is on the way.
Do not try to remove the bullet -- you'll likely do more damage to the victim. A properly trained professional will have the proper knowledge and equiptment to make removal safe and sanitary. A doctor will treat damaged organs, bones, blood vessels, clean wound track.
Next: Stabilization of Victim
[Secure | Immobolize | Breathing | Bleeding | Stabilize]
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