TWMM: How to Stop Bleeding
Anshin B. Kelly, Traditional Midwife and Wilderness Medicine Practitioner
Traditional Wilderness Midwifery and Medicine
Anshin B. Kelly, Traditional Midwife and Wilderness Medicine Practitioner
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How to Stop Bleeding
If you come upon an accident of some kind, or an act of violence (such as a person having been stabbed), the first thing you need to do is survey the situation, and do your best, through prayer and the intuition to ascertain whether the situation is safe for you to try and see if you can offer assistance. Of course, there are going to be times in which we have little choice, or time to help or think, and so we must do our best to keep in mind that "emergency/wilderness medicine" must also include Spiritual, mental and emotional awareness and preparedness, because the very nature of the practice is: That you never know what you're going to get.
ONE:
You see an accident, or a situation in which a person/persons are bleeding. Things to think about immediately are:
Is this an act of violence or an accident?
Is there immediate danger? (Such as a wrecked car, a gunman, a wild animal as in cases of animal attacks).
How far is the next clinic/hospital?
Can you call for help?
TWO:
You've decided that you can help and you approach the situation. If you have disposable gloves, put them on! If you have hand sanitizer, use it! Hemorrhage is an extremely dangerous killer, so before anything you need to stop the bleeding. If there are people who can help you, of course get them to help you on site, and/or send for help. Keep praying.
The number one immediate, effective remedy to stop bleeding is pressure.
If you see that there is heavy bleeding find something like a heavy bandage (like a shirt), or if you have bandage wrappings on you, bundle that up, place over the wound, and press down; envision that you're compressing the veins and arteries so that the blood flow slows, and has time to clot/retract on its own. Keep doing this until you see a tangible/visible difference in flow of blood. You may need to keep this up for a while. Speak to the person's body, and the person, even if they are in and out of consciousness, or completely unconscious. Pray for them, let them know they are not alone.
Things to Keep in Mind:
We do need to address heavy bleeding first and foremost because of how rapidly it can kill, however, there are (at least) a few things to keep in mind:
The wounded person's breathing; if the person seems to have trouble breathing but they are hemorrhaging, you need to address the bleeding first, but if you can, (and if you have help utilize that help), check to see if there are any visible objects stuck inside the person's throat. If there is an object inside their throat: Roll them on their side carefully, and try with your fingers to get it out. If you can't, take the palm of your dominant hand and firmly hit the person in the middle of their back rhythmically to try and knock the object loose. Make sure they are on their side, so the object can come out.
The wounded Person's cognition: As I said before keep praying and reassuring the person even if they're unconscious. If they are even a little conscious it's extremely important to keep them awake, and focused on you. The reason is to strive to keep their powers of cognitive facilities cycling as much as possible to keep their nervous systems from descending further and further into shock.
An Easy-On-the-Go Anti-Hemorrhaging Herb:
Nettle Herbal Tea is sold loose leaf, but is also now sold in disposable tea bags: A paper cup, boiling water (gas stations often have boiling water for tea), and a couple bags of nettle tea will help to reduce/stop hemorrhaging, and keep the person from falling too deeply into shock.
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