Word Scramble: Rats

Why might you consider contacting medical direction before applying a tourniquet in the case of uncontrollable bleeding from an AV fistula?

A) Hemodialysis anticoagulants may make bleeding more severe. B) The patient may be in danger of losing the limb. C) Medical direction should be contacted before any use of tourniquets by the EMT. D) Damage to the fistula may occur.

What is a solid material?

a. A form of matter existing in a rigid state independent of the size or shape of its container b. A form of matter that does not possess a characteristic shape; rather, its shape depends upon the shape of the container it occupies c. An acid d. An ignitable material