NREMT Skillset/Improvised Wound Packing Simulator
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| Parent | Hemorrhage Control |
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| Subskill of | Hemorrhage Control Circulation |
| Acting roles | EMR EMT emergency medical responder emergency medical technician paramedic |
| Pathologies | Hemorrhage |
| Body systems | circulatory system |
A grapefruit makes an excellent practice simulator for wound packing. Select a medium sized grapefruit, and cut a hole in the top of the rind so that the central "pithy" area of the grapefruit is accessible. Pack rolled dressing in using the finger over finger technique.
| Authors | Global Surgical Training Challenge |
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| License | CC-BY-SA-4.0 |
| Cite as | "NREMT Skillset/Improvised Wound Packing Simulator". Appropedia. 2021–2025. Retrieved June 3, 2026. |