A seaman has a small, gaping laceration of the arm that is not bleeding excessively. What can be done as an alternative to suturing to close the wound?
• Basic first aid for lacerations that are NOT bleeding heavily • Methods of closing small, gaping wounds when you do NOT have to suture • Risks of cutting off circulation versus supporting the wound edges
• Which option best brings the skin edges together gently so they can heal, without requiring needle and thread? • Which choices are mainly about controlling heavy bleeding, and is that necessary here based on the question? • Which option would minimize further tissue damage and infection risk on a vessel far from advanced medical care?
• Confirm the wound is described as small, gaping, and not bleeding excessively • Identify which choice is designed to close the skin edges, not just put pressure on the limb • Avoid any method that could impair circulation or is more invasive than needed in a maritime first-aid setting
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