Below are some statements related to field dressings and pressure dressings. Which one is correct?

Question

Remove the field dressing after a few minutes.
Tie the knot for a field dressing over the wound.
Tie the knot for a pressure dressing over the wound.
Tie the knot for a field dressing just above the nearest joint.

Answer 1

The correct statement is: Tie the knot for a pressure dressing over the wound.

In general, a pressure dressing is applied directly over the wound to help control bleeding and promote clotting, and the knot should be tied over the wound to maintain pressure. For a field dressing, typically, you want it to cover the wound adequately and secure it, but the knot is usually tied off to the side rather than directly over the wound to avoid additional pressure directly on the injury site.