Wound Care *May Trigger* - Stopping bleeding

[Arohnr]

Would it be considered tip sharing if I asked if certain things could be used to stop bleeding....I won't say what it is until a mod says its ok. If not, delete this.

[phoenix]

hum im not a mod and im not sure i would take a guess as its not because surely it is general first aid advise I.E stoping bleeding

[Arohnr]

Mod...anyone....

[Mandimoo]

tip sharing is sharing information/way in which to harm 'better', 'more dangerously' and places which are easier to hide etc.

something like general first aid would not be considered as tip sharing unless it could be proved it was how to stop the bleeding so you could do more harm to yourself.

[Arohnr]

Alright I'll ask since an answer would be helpful.

Would a styptic pencil (the thing you use to stop bleeding from cuts when shaving) be poisonous if used on large areas of the body. Slso is there anything else you could put on a cut to slow bleeding other than applying pressure....

thanks in advance.

[Mandimoo]

elevate the area above the heart.

according to google, styptic pencil is a stick of anhydrous aluminum sulfate which is apparently non-toxic.

i would say that it maybe wouldn't work on large areas of bleeding though. if it is bleeding that badly, keep pressure/elevated and get to ER for treatment.
mand x

[Bitter_Angel]

The stick itself isnt toxic, however, i doubt that it would work on a large area.
There are some products avalible for bleeding, however, I would not recomemened these. If you are bleeding enough to need them, then you shouldbe seeking medical attention.

Can I ask why you dont want to apply pressure to the wound?