What to do:

 Stop the Bleeding. Apply

direct pressure on the area.
External bleeding refers
to blood coming from an open  Clean and Protect. Clean the
wound. The area with warm water and
term hemorrhage refers to a large
gentle soap.
amount of bleeding in a short
time. External bleed- ing can be  Call a Health Care Provider.
classified into three types  Follow Up. For a minor cut
according to the type
or laceration, remove
of blood vessel that is damaged:
an artery, vein, or capillary . bandage after a couple of
days to promote healing.
Laceration
Prevention:
 Wear proper safety gear;
eyewear, gloves, sleeves.
 Use the proper tool for the
job.
-a deep cut or tear in skin or flesh.
 Inspect tools prior to use.
 Keep work area clear.
 Keep tool under control at
all times.
 Keep the item you are
cutting secured; don't hold
work in hand while cutting
Incision
-a surgical cut made in skin or flesh.
What to do:
 Scrub or rub incisions.
 Remove the tape strips
Internal bleeding (also
(such as Steri-Strips) from called internal hemorrhage) is a
incisions unless your doctor loss of blood that occurs from the
vascular system into a body
tells you to.
cavity or space. It is a serious
 Use lotion or powder on medical emergency and the extent
incisions. of severity depends
 Expose incisions to sunlight.
on bleeding rate and location of
the bleeding.
 Take a bath unless you can
keep the incision dry. BRUISE
Instead, take showers or
sponge baths until your
doctor says it's okay to take
baths. Before you shower,
cover the dressing with a
plastic bag or use another
method of keeping it dry. -appears on the skin due to trauma
What to do:
 Rest and protect a bruised
area.
 Ice will reduce pain and
swelling.
 Elevate the bruised area on
pillows while applying ice
and anytime you are sitting
or lying down.
 Gently massage or rub the
area to relieve pain and
encourage bloodflow. Do
not massage the bruised area
if it causes pain.
 If your bruise is causing
pain, take an over-the-
counter pain medicine, such
as acetaminophen (Tylenol),   Treat high blood
ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin),
or naproxen (Aleve). Read 
and follow all instructions Determine if you have a
on the label.
platelet disorder.
 If desired, apply a natural
product directly to the
Hemorrhage
bruise.
Prevention:
 Take supplements to help
with circulatory health
 Reduce your alcohol
-an escape of blood from a ruptured
intake. blood vessel, especially when profuse.
 Wear protective gear
when doing physical What to do:
activities.  Consult a doctor
Prevention:
pressure
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 Don’t smoke  Changes in vision
 Don’t use drugs  Tingling or numbness
 Drive carefully, and
wear your seat belt. Criteria
 If you ride a
motorcycle, always
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In
wear a helmet.
 Investigate Orderliness: 20
corrective surgery.
 Be careful Format: 20 T.L.E
with Coumadin
Punctuality: 10
Symptoms Submitted by:

 A sudden 100% Terence Jan Engoc

severe headache
 Seizures with no
previous history of Submitted to:

seizures Ms. Geneva Bautista

 Weakness in an arm or
leg
 Nausea or vomiting
 Decreased alertness;
lethargy