On scene, you have a 57-year-old female with profuse hemorrhage coming from her dialysis graft located on her left arm. To control the bleeding, you would immediately:

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Applying direct pressure to the graft is the best option to control the bleeding. Placing a tourniquet over the graft or above the graft may compromise blood flow to the arm and potentially cause further harm. Avoiding contact with the graft and transporting the patient is not an appropriate intervention for active bleeding.

On Scene, You Have a 57-Year-Old Female with Profuse Hemorrhage