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Chapter 8
Bleeding
External Bleeding
• Blood coming from an open wound
• Hemorrhage
• A large amount of bleeding in a short time
Recognizing External Bleeding
• Three types
• Capillary (oozing)
• Venous (flowing)
• Arterial (spurting)
Response to Bleeding
• The body responds naturally to bleeding.
• Blood vessel spasm
• Severed blood vessels draw back, constrict, and slow bleeding
• Clotting
• Platelets in blood form clot
• Serves as a protective covering for wound
Care for External Bleeding(1 of 2)
• Wear gloves.
• Expose wound.
• Cover with clean cloth or gauze.
• Apply direct pressure.
• Elevate the area.
Care for External Bleeding(2 of 2)
• Apply a pressure bandage or ring pad.
• Apply pressure at a pressure point if needed.
• Reassure victim.
Internal Bleeding
• Skin is not broken and blood is not seen.
• Can be difficult to detect and can be life-threatening
• Causes:• Bleeding stomach ulcers• Lacerated liver• Ruptured spleen• Broken bones (such as femur)
Recognizing Internal Bleeding• Bright red blood from mouth or rectum or
blood in urine
• Nonmenstrual vaginal bleeding
• Vomiting or coughing up blood
• Black, foul-smelling stool
• Pain, tenderness, bruising, or swelling• Broken ribs, bruises over lower chest, rigid
abdomen
Care for Internal Bleeding
• Monitor breathing.
• If vomiting occurs, roll victim on his or her side.
• Treat for shock by raising victim’s legs.
• Treat internal bleeding in an extremity by applying a splint.
• Seek immediate medical care.
Bruises
• A form of internal bleeding
• Not life-threatening
• Apply an ice pack for 20 minutes. • Raise extremities if no bones are
broken and apply an elastic bandage for compression.