BLEEDING BLEEDING Internal External In ci si on

BLEEDING

BLEEDING Internal External In ci si on n io as r b A r u t c un e La c P era t i on Amputation

EXTERNAL BLEEDING HEART ARTERY Blood move around body under pressure from heart. Damage to it Bright red colour blood spurt with each heart beat Ø Ø Ø VEIN Damage to it darker red colour blood tend to flow CAPILLARY Damage to it bright red colour blood and Oozes. Wash the wound with clean water. Apply pressure over it to check bleeding. Apply bandage. Monitor consciousness, pulse and breathing. Apply roller bandage in penetrating object without removing it.

INTERNAL BLEEDING Bleeding from anus, ears, lungs, stomach, intestines, under the skin, urinary tract etc. Visible Conceal Pale face, thirst, rapid & weak pulse, pain or discomfort, nausea or vomiting, shock Treatment: ØIf conscious, lie the casualty down with legs elevated. ØIf unconscious, recovery position and elevate the legs

NOSE BLEEDING Pinch the fleshy part of the nose. Treatment Lean casualty slightly forward. Apply cool, compress to nose. AMPUTATION • Treat as for Bleeding from wound. • Collect the amputated part, keep it dry, DO NOT wash or clean • Placed it in iced water, DO NOT allow amputated part to come in direct contact with ice.

Ø Always keep the bleeding portion above the heart. Ø Try to check the bleeding as early as possible Ø Apply pressure points if bleeding is unchecked. THANKS