Post on 28-Dec-2015
External BleedingExternal Bleeding
Types:
3 types.
Classified according to
source.
Arterial Venous Capillary
External BleedingExternal Bleeding
Types: ArterialBlood spurts from woundMost serious
Blood lost at a fast rate
Less likely to clot
Arteries carry blood away from the heart
External BleedingExternal Bleeding
Types:
Venous
Flows steadily
Easier to control
Deep vein cuts can
be hard to control
Veins return blood to the heart
External BleedingExternal Bleeding
Types: CapillaryBlood oozesUsually not seriousCan be easily controlledOften will clot by itself
Capillaries connect veins and arteries
External BleedingExternal Bleeding
What to do:
Put on gloves.
Apply pressure to wound with a clean or sterile gauze pad (4x4).
External BleedingExternal Bleeding
What to do:
If bleeding does not stop in 10 minutes:
Press harder over a wider area for another 10 minutes.
External BleedingExternal Bleeding
What to do:
If bleeding continues use pressure point above dsg site
Pressure point:
Brachial
Femoral
External BleedingExternal Bleeding
What NOT to do:Remove a blood soaked bandage. (instead you should apply another on top.)
Removing a blood soaked bandage is
like removing a scab.
External BleedingExternal Bleeding
What NOT to do:
Apply the bandage too tight
Will cut off circulation.
Internal BleedingInternal Bleeding
Skin is unbroken.
Blood is not visible.
Can be difficult to
detect.Can be life threatening.
Internal BleedingInternal Bleeding
What to look for:Bruises
Painful, tender, rigid abdomen
Fractured ribs
Vomiting or coughing up blood
Stools that are black or have bright red blood
Internal BleedingInternal Bleeding
What to do:Monitor ABCH
If vomiting, keep lying on side
Treat for shock
SMA
Do not give anything to
eat or drink.
ShockShock
Circulatory System Failure.3 components in the Circulatory System:
Pump: heartPipes: vessels
Fluid:blood
ShockShock
Fluid Loss:Loss of significant amount of fluid from body. Usually blood
Could also be from fluid loss
through: burns
diarrhea vomiting
ShockShock
Pipe Failure:Blood vessels enlarge and blood supply is not enough to fill them
Spinal cord damage
DrugsExtreme fear, fright
ShockShock
What to look for:
Pulse rapid, weak
Nausea, vomiting
Skin: pale, bluish, cold, clammy, profuse sweating
Breathing, shallow, labored, rapid Pupils: dull or dilated
ShockShock
What NOT to do:Place victims with breathing difficulties, heart attack or eye injuries on their backs.
(They need head elevated)
ShockShockWhat NOT to do:Place 3rd trimester pregnant victim on their back.
(Place on left side instead)
ShockShock
What NOT to do:
Raise the legs more than 12 inches.
Effects breathing.
Abd organ s push up against
diaphragm
AnaphylaxisAnaphylaxisWhat to look for: Sneezing, coughing,
wheezing SOB Swelling in throat,
tongue or mouth Rapid pulse Cyanosis Dizziness Nausea/vomiting
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1. 1. Most cases of bleeding Most cases of bleeding require more than direct require more than direct pressurepressure. .
No
Bleeding
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2. Remove an d replace 2. Remove an d replace blood soaked dressingsblood soaked dressings. .
No
Bleeding
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3. 3. Elevate and use direct Elevate and use direct pressure to control pressure to control bleedingbleeding. .
Yes
Bleeding
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4. If direct pressure and 4. If direct pressure and elevation do not control elevation do not control bleeding, use a tourniquetbleeding, use a tourniquet. .
No
Bleeding
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5. 5. Tourniquets are often Tourniquets are often neededneeded. .
No
Bleeding
Learning Activities 4Learning Activities 4ScenerioScenerio: 25y/o badly cut on thigh with saw. : 25y/o badly cut on thigh with saw.
Blood flowing heavy. Cut is 6-8 Blood flowing heavy. Cut is 6-8
inchesinches long. What to do? long. What to do?
Apply pressure
Elevate
Femoral pressure point if needed
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1. 1. Most severely injured Most severely injured victims should have victims should have their legs raisedtheir legs raised..
Yes
Shock
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2. 2. Give the victim Give the victim something to drink.something to drink.
No
Shock
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3. 3. Put blankets under and Put blankets under and over the victim.over the victim.
Yes
Shock
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4. 4. If head injuries,place If head injuries,place on side.on side.
No
Shock
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5. 5. If breathing difficulties, or If breathing difficulties, or chest injury, place on chest injury, place on back with legs raised.back with legs raised.
No
Shock
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Tx for shock
Elevate legs
Cove with blanket
No food or drink
Shock scenario: bleeding controlled. Pale, anxious and restless. What to do?
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1.1. Anaphylaxis is another form of fainting
No
Anaphylaxis
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3.3. Ask the victim if they have Dr.Rx epinephrine
Yes
Anaphylaxis
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Check ABC
SMA
Use epipen if available
Anaphylaxis scenario:Susan weeding. Begins slapping her legs. Stung by yellow jackets. Feels hot, is coughing, sneezing, wheezing. Face is getting puffy. What to do?