1. 1. HaemorrhagesHaemorrhages && ARRESTING OFARRESTING OF haemorrhageshaemorrhages
2. 2. To be able to explain the various types of haemorrhages Able to demonstrate how to apply direct and indirect pressure in order to stop haemorrhages LEARNING OBJECTIVESLEARNING OBJECTIVES
3. 3. Theory Introduction Types of haemorrhage Symptoms of haemorrhages Pressure Points Practical Methods of arresting haemorrhages by direct & indirect pressure Conclusion SCOPESCOPE Slide 3
4. 4. What is haemorrhage? (Prn. hammer-ridge) Haemorrhage, also commonly known as bleeding, is the loss of blood from the body, due to external or internal injuries. INTRODUCTIONINTRODUCTION
5. 5. Bleeding arising due to either external or internal wounds inflicted by an object/person on a victim. Causes of haemorrhage
6. 6. Capillary haemorrhage from a capillary Venous haemorrhage from a vein Arterial haemorrhage from an artery Common types of internalCommon types of internal haemorrhagehaemorrhage
7. 7. Types of haemorrhageTypes of haemorrhage Arterial haemorrhages are difficult to control and life threatening. Venous haemorrhages are easier to control than arterial haemorrhages. While requiring medical attention, venous bleeding is not as serious as arterial haemorrhages. The capillaries are the smallest vessels in the body. These internal haemorrhages are easier to control than arterial and venous haemorrhages, but the slow nature of the bleeding makes them highly susceptible to infection.
8. 8. Massive loss of blood Shock DEATH Dangers of haemorrhageDangers of haemorrhage
9. 9. Symptoms of haemorrhage Pallor (Paleness of the skin) Rapid feeble pulse Thirst Giddiness Nausea Restlessness Cold & clammy skin Fall in blood pressure Appearance of blood Appearance of cyanosis (bluish mark)
10. 10. THE PRESSURE POINTSTHE PRESSURE POINTS
11. 11. Methods /Techniques of Arresting haemorrhagesMethods /Techniques of Arresting haemorrhages Indirect pressureDirect pressure
12. 12. Raise the injured part above the level of the casualtys heart Assist the casualty to lie down Remove any dirt or foreign objects (not thoroughly) Apply firm pressure directly to wound till bleeding stops Use pressure point if necessary Methods /Techniques of Arresting haemorrhagesMethods /Techniques of Arresting haemorrhages
13. 13. Define haemorrhage Massive loss of blood from the blood vessels due to injuries, both external and internal QuestionsQuestions What are the 3 different type of haemorrhages? 1) Capillary haemorrhage 2) Venous haemorrhage 3) Arterial haemorrhage
14. 14. Name the 4 different pressure points: 1)Carotid 2)Subclavian 3)Brachial 4)Femoral (Inguinal) QuestionQuestion
15. 15. CONCLUSIONCONCLUSION Haemorrhages require medical attention and can be deadly. It is important to be able to correctly identify the type of haemorrhage and apply the proper method of arresting haemorrhages.