Circulation

You must check the circulation in the hand or foot immediately after bandaging a limb or using a sling,
and again every ten minutes until you reach medical help.

So ito ay Isang first aid oh pangunang Lunas when the person have a injury

Dapat mong suriin kaagad ang sirkulasyon sa kamay o

paa pagkatapos magbenda ng paa o gumamit ng
lambanog, at muli tuwing sampung minuto hanggang sa
maabot mo ang tulong medikal.
Rechecking the circulation is vital because limbs swell following an injury, and a bandage can quickly
become too tight and impede the circulation. The symptoms will change, as first the veins in the limb,
and then the

Mahalagang suriin muli ang sirkulasyon dahil namamaga

ang mga paa kasunod ng pinsala, at ang isang benda ay
maaaring mabilis na maging masyadong masikip at
makahadlang sa sirkulasyon. Ang mga sintomas ay
magbabago, bilang una ang mga ugat sa paa, at
pagkatapos ay ang
arteries supplying the limb, become impeded.

After bandaging there may be

A swollen limb. Blue skin with prominent veins.

An increased feeling of pain.

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Later there may be:

Pale, waxy skin and a cold numbness. Tingling, followed by deep pain.

Inability to move fingers or toes.

To check the circulation you press one of the nails, or skin of the hand or foot, until it is pale. If, on
releasing

the pressure, the colour does not return, or returns slowly, the bandage may be too tight.

Loosen tight bandages by unrolling just enough for warmth and colour to return to the extremity. The
casualty

may feel a tingling sensation. Re-apply the bandage as necessary and keep rechecking for circulation.