You are called for an alert and oriented female who had a cesarean section several days ago. Today she bent over and tore the surgical incision open. There is a moderate amount of bleeding coming from the site. What should the EMT do to control the bleeding?

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Applying a large dressing over the incision is the appropriate action to control bleeding from a surgical site. This method provides direct pressure to the area, which is a primary step in bleeding control, without disturbing the wound further as packing might.

You Are Called for an Alert and Oriented Female Who