Bleeding and Wounds External Bleeding 1 of 2

Bleeding and Wounds

External Bleeding (1 of 2) • Three types – Capillary (oozing) – Venous (flowing) – Arterial (spurting)

External Bleeding (2 of 2) • Open wounds 1. ) Abrasion 2. ) Laceration 3. ) Incision 4. ) Puncture 5. ) Avulsion 6. )Amputation

Care for Minor External Bleeding • • • Wash with soap and water. Flush with water. Apply antibiotic ointment. Cover wound. Seek medical care for wounds with high likelihood of infection.

Care for Serious External Bleeding (1 of 2) • Wear gloves if available. • Expose wound. • Cover with clean cloth or gauze. • Apply direct pressure.

Care for Serious External Bleeding (2 of 2) • Apply a pressure bandage. • DO NOT remove any blood-soaked dressings.

Wound Infection • Signs of infection — Swelling — Reddening — Warmth — Throbbing — Pus discharge • Seek medical care for infected wounds. • Get tetanus booster shot every 10 years.

Care for Amputations • Control bleeding. • Care for shock. • Recover amputated part. • Keep clean, dry, cool. • Transport the part with the victim.

Care for Impaled Objects • Expose area. • Do NOT remove the object. • Control bleeding around the object. • Stabilize the object. © E. M. Singletary, M. D. Used with permission.

Wounds That Require Medical Attention • • Arterial bleeding Uncontrolled bleeding Deep wounds Large or deeply embedded objects • Human or animal bite • Possibility of noticeable scar • Cut eyelid • Serious internal bleeding • Uncertain how to treat • Requires a tetanus shot

Internal Bleeding • Skin is not broken and blood is not seen. • Recognizing internal bleeding – Bruising – Painful, tender area – Vomiting or coughing up blood – Black or bright red stool

Care for Minor Internal Bleeding • Bruised arm or leg – Apply ice for 20 minutes. – Apply compression for 2 hours. – Elevate if there is no fracture.

Care for Serious Internal Bleeding • Call 9 -1 -1. • Care for shock. • If vomiting occurs, roll victim onto his or her side.

Dressings and Bandages Dressings Bandages

Dressings • Functions – Absorb blood – Prevent infection – Protect the wound • Types – Gauze pads – Adhesive strips – Trauma dressings – Improvised dressings

Bandages • Functions – Hold dressing in place – Apply pressure to control bleeding – Prevent or reduce swelling – Support and stabilize an extremity or joint • Types – Gauze roller bandages – Elastic roller bandages – Triangular bandages