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Q #443 - A casualty has an injured arm. They can move it freely but it's bleeding. Why should you get them to keep it in a raised position?
If a casualty is bleeding heavily, raise the limb to a higher position. This will help to reduce the blood flow. Before raising the limb, you should make sure that it isn't broken.
| It will ease the pain | |
| It will help them to be seen more easily | |
| To stop them touching other people | |
| It will help to reduce the blood flow |
