BLEEDING

Bleeding
Rapid blood loss can lead to shock
or death.
Loss of 1 quart in adult
Loss of 1 pint in child
Hemorrhaging
Loss of a large quantity of blood in
a short amount of time

Types of External
Bleeding

Arterial (spurting)
Venous (flowing)
Capillary (oozing)

Bodys Response to
Bleeding

Body responds naturally to bleeding:

Blood vessel spasm
Severed blood vessels draw back and
constrict.

Clotting
Platelets form clot.
Serves as a protective covering for
wound

Care for External

Bleeding

Wear gloves.
If no gloves, improvise with other
materials.
Expose wound.

 Apply pressure.
Place sterile gauze
pad or clean cloth
over wound.
Hold direct
pressure for at
least 5 minutes.
Do not remove
dressings.

 Rising the limb above

heart level
Press on artery which
supply the bleeding
Use a pressure bandage.
Wrap roller gauze tightly
over dressing.
Do not cut off circulation.

Do not apply direct pressure to:

Protruding bone fracture
Skull fracture
Embedded object

Nosebleed
Occur when tiny blood vessels inside the nostrils are
ruptured .

1- Reassure the victim.

2- Ask the victim to Sit down and advice her
to
tilt her head forwards.
3- Ask the victim to breath from her mouth.
4- Pinch the soft part of the nose.
5-Tell the victim to keep pinching her nose
,and advice her not to speak , swallow
,cough.

6- If bleeding continues, hold the

position for an additional 10 minutes.
7- Apply ice bag to nose and cheeks to
constrict .
8-If bleeding does not stop in short time,
victim should be transferred to the
hospital.

Internal Bleeding
Skin is intact and blood is not
seen.
Can be life-threatening
Causes:
Bleeding stomach ulcers
Lacerated liver
Ruptured spleen
Broken bones

Recognizing Internal
Bleeding

Bright red blood from mouth or rectum

Blood in urine(haematuria)
Vaginal bleeding (nonmenstrual)
Vomiting blood(haematemesis)
Bright red, dark red, or coffee grounds
Stools are black, tarry, foulsmelling(malaena)

 Pain, tenderness, bruising, or

swelling
Broken ribs, bruises over lower
chest
Rigid abdomen

Care for Severe Internal

Bleeding
Monitor breathing.
Have victim lie on left side.
Prevents aspiration of vomit
Treat for shock.
Keep warm with coat or blanket.
For internal bleeding in an extremity,
apply a splint.
Seek immediate medical care.

Bruises
A form of internal bleeding
Not life-threatening
Apply ice pack for 20 minutes.
Apply elastic bandage for
compression to extremity

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