These days, stabbings occur frequently. In particular, the stabbing incident in daylight in Sillim-dong, Seoul, South Korea, has become an issue. On July 21, a man was stabbed in an alley near Exit 4 of Sillim Station, killing one person and seriously injuring three others, one of whom is in danger of life. What was surprising here was that all four victims were unrelated to the perpetrator, and this incident was 2 p.m. when the sun rose in the middle of the sky. In addition to the incident, a homeless man stabbed two other homeless people at Busan Station, killing one. Also, on July 23, three people were injured when a man started a stabbing on an airport train in Osaka, Japan. 

People's anxiety is growing as knife attracts that are unpredictable when and where have subsided recently, and what measures should be taken if they are involved in such an incident? Some say there is no way to deal with a knife in front of you, but there is a temporary way to deal with it before you get stabbed, and there is a way to deal with it even after you get stabbed. The most important thing is to stay calm. Next, check the other person and ask what they want. Someone might wish to valuables; someone might want to fight. 

However, someone may be mentally unstable because they drink too much, take medicine, or have a mental illness. In the first case, give what you have. Secondly, let me know that you are not interested in violence. Finally, it's tough to predict, but it slowly steps back, speaking calmly. This type is the most dangerous. When you ask for help, ask for use at the top of your voice. Also, if you have someone around you, when you ask for help, you have to point it out exactly like, "Help me, a man in a green knit and gray jeans!". However, it is better to run away without fighting with the person with the knife if possible. If it is difficult to escape or you are about to be attacked, attack the other person's eyes, neck, and groin. Or take the temporary weapons around you and defend yourself. 

(source-The guardian)

Lastly, I'll tell you how to deal with a stabbing. Different parts of the body that have been stabbed have different ways to deal with it. You can do it when someone is stabbed, especially because it's hard to deal with it alone when you're stabbed. First, it is important to press if someone is stabbed in the limbs or neck. The pressure point is 5-10cm from the wound's buoys toward the heart. And the stab wounds on the arms and neck are pressed with the thumbs of both hands, and the legs are pressed with both fists. You can wrap the wound tightly with a handkerchief or cloth if it's hard. The second is when someone is stabbed in the chest or abdomen. 

At this time, pressure is avoided because the pressure is not good, and the possibility of internal appearance is high. Chest stab wounds can cause hypoxia, and there is nothing the general public can do in this situation. When the abdomen is poked, and the organs protrude, do not try to put the organs back in. It's just good to prevent more organs from coming out with clean handkerchiefs. Finally, when the knife is embedded, it should be left intact to prevent secondary bleeding. For your information, saline is the best way to prevent bacterial infections and sepsis. However, we don't usually carry saline solution, but it's better to avoid spraying water instead because bacteria and others can enter the wound.

These days, scary incidents such as stabbings occur frequently, so I hope you learn how to deal with them and protect the lives of yourself or others. But most importantly, it's best to stay calm or run away when faced with this stabbing situation.

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