- Don gloves and use the shears to fully expose the injury site.
- For severe limb bleeding, apply the windlass tourniquet high on the limb, tighten until bleeding stops, and note the time.
- For junctional wounds, pack with hemostatic gauze and apply the pressure dressing.
- For a penetrating chest wound, apply a non-vented chest seal over the injury.
- After controlling hemorrhage, wrap the casualty in the shock blanket to prevent hypothermia.
- Await EMS arrival and provide a clear report of all interventions performed.
