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RECREATION
Bleeding &
Wound
Prepared for: Ms. Siti Aishah binti Abd Rahman
T
E Name: Nurjihan binti Mohd Azrai
Name: Muhammad Syafiq bin Cik
Class: SR113 4C
BLEEDING Loss of blood
Types of bleeding
internal external
Losing blood inside the body either Losing blood outside the body
blood leaks from blood vessels or either blood flows through
leaks from organs natural opening or blood move
through a break in skin
severity of bleeding
Internal or external
Size of vessel Vessel is vein or artery
bleeding
Victim's general
Bleeding originated Victim's age and weight
physical condition
bleeding sources &
artery
characteristics
Speed: Rapid
Effect: Under high capillary
pressure & hardest Speed: Slow
vein
to control Effect: Usually
Speed: Steady flow cause little blood
Effect: Hard to loss
control & large vein
may suck in air
severe bleeding
(steps to do) Activate EMS.
Find the cause and source of the bleeding & the
general condition of the victim.
Control and stop the bleeding.
Correct the victim position in which he or she
will be least affected by the loss of blood.
Maintain an open airway.
After bleeding is controlled, take measures to
prevent or control shock, take vital signs every
five minutes, repeat the victim assessment every
15 minutes, and stay alert for the complications
of blood loss.
method to control
Direct pressure & elevation bleeding
• Place a sterile dressing over the wound until completely covered.
• Press firmly on the dressing with your fingertips directly to the bleeding site.
• Elevate the bleeding area above the level of the heart.
• If the dressing is soaked with blood, do not take it off but put other dressing on it,
and continue to apply pressure or reapply pressure. Never take off the dressing, it can
interfere the clotting and cause bleeding to resume.
• If necessary, you can increase the pressure on the bandage with a pressure bandage.
• You can use a commercial tourniquet, or you can fix the curtains from a rope,
tourniquet belt, handkerchief, towel, tie, or other suitable material at least 2 inches wide.
• Never use wire, umbilical cord, or other objects that can cut into the flesh
• Place the tourniquet at least 2 inches above the wound.
• If possible, do not apply the tourniquet directly to the skin. Doing so can twist or
pinch the skin and tissues. Use a padding or pad over the tissue to be compressed.
• Write a note detailing the location of the tourniquet, the time it was used, and
important signs of the victim at the time you used it.
• Never loosen or remove tourniquet except under the direction of a doctor.
seek medical
help if? Bleeding is uncontrollable, it requires the use of
a tourniquet, or is due to serious injury.
Wounds are too large and deep.
Gravel or dirt cannot be removed easily with
gentle cleaning.
You think there may be internal bleeding or
shock.
The injury was caused by an animal or human
bite.
The victim has a bleeding disorder.
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INTERNAL
BLEEDING
From blunt or penetrating
trauma or certain fractures
CAUSES:
Dry and/or hot air
Colds (upper respiratory infections), allergic
reaction especially involve repeated
sneezing, coughing, and nose blowing.
Forceful nose blowing or nose picking.
Insertion of foreign object into the nose.
High blood pressure
NOSEBLEED-External
bleeding, blood flow
through nose
STEPS TO DO:
Keep the victim quiet and sit in an upright
position, leaning forward to prevent blood
from being swallowed or entering the lungs.
Never tilt his head backwards.
Pinch the nostrils together.
Breathe through your mouth
Once the nosebleed has stopped, do not pick
the nose or try to remove the blood left in
the nostrils. This can cause other nosebleeds.
If severe, activate EMS.
NOSEBLEED-Activate EMS
if?
• You cannot stop the bleeding after more than 30 minutes of
using direct pressure.
• You experience recurrent bleeding episodes.
• Rapid bleeding or massive blood loss (more than a cup of
coffee).
• Bleeding caused by an injury, such as a fall or other blow to
the nose or face.
• You feel weak or faint.
• Blood goes down to the back of your throat rather than
coming out forward through the nose even when you are
sitting with your body and head slightly tilted forward.
• You experience a runny nose accompanied by unusual
bruising all over your body.
OPEN WOUND
What to do?
TYPES OF OPEN WOUND
ABRASION WOUND
Open Wound? Scrape into a superficial layer of skin
PUNCTURE WOUND
An injury Caused by the penetration of object through the
skin and internal organ
INCISION WOUND
usually involving Smooth edges soft tissue cuts caused by sharp
object
AMPUTATION
Tearing limbs from the body
ABRASION PUNCTURE LACERATION
• Increased pain
• Swelling
• Redness
• Warmth
• Pus drainage
• Fever
OPEN WOUND = What to
do? (For impaled object)