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Dave R · December 4, 2005, 11:23 PM

Just thinking as a Boy Scout, here, with no formal training, I would think that the tampon IN the wound would slow internal bleeding, in addition to pressure on the entry area. I think pressure on the entry area would not do much to slow the bleeding internally, particularly on a through-and-through wound. You could still be losing a LOT of blood.

I think if there is danger of bleeding out, the tampon thing would be best. If no immediate danger of bleeding out, external pressure is fine.

But hey, my opinion is no better than yours.

December 4, 2005, 11:23 PM	#7
Dave R Senior Member Join Date: January 7, 2000 Location: Idaho Posts: 6,073	Just thinking as a Boy Scout, here, with no formal training, I would think that the tampon IN the wound would slow internal bleeding, in addition to pressure on the entry area. I think pressure on the entry area would not do much to slow the bleeding internally, particularly on a through-and-through wound. You could still be losing a LOT of blood. I think if there is danger of bleeding out, the tampon thing would be best. If no immediate danger of bleeding out, external pressure is fine. But hey, my opinion is no better than yours. __________________ I am Pro-Rights (on gun issues).