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If someone needs immediate help with gunshot wound, use emergency mode.
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DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Bullet wound with bleeding — scene may still be dangerous.
The essentials if you need to act right now.
Scene safe. Call 112. Hard pressure on wound. Do not probe. Treat shock.
What might I see? Observable signs — no diagnosis required.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Hole in body, heavy bleeding, gunpowder smell.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Person pale weak fast pulse after shooting.
Optional deeper explanation — not required to act.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Bullets cause cavitation damage beyond visible hole.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — External bleeding may be less than internal — still emergency.
Check the scene before you approach.
Civilian-safe actions you can take.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Take cover if shots continuing.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Direct pressure with cloth on wound — gloved if available.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — If limb — tourniquet above wound if pressure fails.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Chest wound — occlusive seal tape on three sides if sucking chest wound suspected.
When and how to get professional help.
All gunshot wounds need emergency surgery evaluation.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Stop bleeding and shock care. Do not remove bullets.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — 112 — gunshot wound location bleeding status conscious.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Stay on line for tourniquet timing instructions.
Dangerous actions, when not to attempt rescue, and common myths.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Do NOT probe or remove embedded objects.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Do NOT give food drink if abdominal shot — surgery likely.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Exit wound always visible — if not, bleeding is minor
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Bullet may stay inside causing internal bleeding without external sign.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Delayed shock death from internal hemorrhage.
Other scenarios in the same family.
Blast injury
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Bomb, gas, or industrial blast caused injury — multiple hidden trauma types.
Carjacking
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Armed person forcing driver out or forcing entry while occupied.
Civil unrest
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Demonstration turned violent with projectiles, fires, or clashes with security forces.
Domestic violence
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Physical or sexual violence in home — victim or witness needs safety now.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Surgery and blood transfusion required — minutes matter for arterial bleed.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Keep used tourniquet time noted for surgeons.