A casualty has an injured arm. They can move it freely but it’s bleeding. Why should you get them to keep it in a raised position?

Explanation: If a casualty is bleeding heavily, raise the limb to a higher position. This will help to reduce the blood flow. Before raising the limb, you should make sure that it isn't broken.

Category: Incidents, accidents and emergencies

References: The Official DVSA Guide to Driving: Section 16, Highway Code: Page 133