First Aid Chapter 4 Bleeding and Shock

External Bleeding ___________can be seen coming from an _______________ ______________

External Bleeding Hemorrhage: _______________ _______________ _______________ _______________

External Bleeding Types: 3 types. Classified according to __________.

External Bleeding Types: Arterial Blood spurts from wound Most __________ Blood lost at a __________ Less likely to __________ Arteries carry blood _________ from the heart

External Bleeding Types: Venous Flows steadily Easier to __________ Deep vein cuts can be __________ to control Veins return blood ____ the heart

External Bleeding Types: Capillary Blood __________ Usually not __________ Can be easily controlled Often will clot __________ Capillaries __________ veins and arteries

External Bleeding What to do: First Aid is the __________ regardless of type of __________

External Bleeding What to do: __________ the Bleeding!

External Bleeding What to do: Put on __________ Apply __________ to wound with a clean or sterile gauze pad (_______).

External Bleeding What to do: __________ above the __________. Reduces __________ flow.

External Bleeding What to do: Wrap with __________ __________.

External Bleeding What to do: __________ directly over __________

External Bleeding What to do: Check pulse __________ dsg site _________ __________

External Bleeding What to do: If bleeding does not stop in ______________ : Press harder over a __________ for another ______________________.

External Bleeding What to do: If bleeding continues use pressure point __________ dsg site Pressure point:______________

__________

External Bleeding What NOT to do: Touch wound with ________________ ________________

External Bleeding What NOT to do: Use direct pressure on an __________ __________

External Bleeding What NOT to do: __________ a blood soaked bandage. (instead you should apply __________ __________ ) Removing a blood soaked bandage is like removing __________.

External Bleeding What NOT to do: Apply the bandage __________ __________ Will cut off _____________.

Internal Bleeding Skin is ______________. Blood is not ______________. Can be difficult to detect. Can be ______________ ______________.

Internal Bleeding What to look for: Bruises Painful, tender, rigid ______________ Fractured ______________ Vomiting or coughing ______________ Stools that are ______________ or have bright ______________

Internal Bleeding What to do: Monitor ______________ If vomiting, keep lying ______________ Treat for ______________ ______________ Do not give anything to ______________ ______________

Shock Circulatory System Failure. 3 components in the Circulatory System: __________________

Shock Most seriously injured victims should automatically be treated for ______________

Shock 3 Types: ______ Failure _______ Loss ______ Failure

Shock Pump failure: Failure of to pump ______________. Ex: heart attack

Shock Fluid Loss: Loss of significant amount of ______________ from body. Usually ______________ Could also be from fluid loss through: ______________ _________________ ___________

Shock Pipe Failure: Blood vessels ______________ and blood supply is not ______________ to fill them ______________ damage ______________ Extreme ______________

Shock What to look for: ______________ Skin: pale, bluish, cold, clammy, profuse ______________ Breathing, shallow, labored, rapid ______________

Shock What to do: ______________ Cover with blanket __________________ __________ (8-12 inches)

Shock What NOT to do: Raise legs if suspect __________________ __________

Shock What NOT to do: Place victims with breathing difficulties, heart attack or eye injuries on ______________ ______________ (They need head elevated)

Shock What NOT to do: Place 3 rd trimester pregnant victim on their back. (Place on __________ _________ instead)

Right side Left side

Shock What NOT to do: Raise the legs more than ______________. Effects ______________. Abd organ s push up against diaphragm

Anaphylaxis Life threatening ______________ ______________

Anaphylaxis Common Causes: ______________ Food ______________ Plant pollen Radiological dyes

Anaphylaxis What to look for: ______________, coughing, wheezing ______________ Swelling in throat, tongue or mouth ______________ Cyanosis Dizziness ______________

Anaphylaxis What to do: ______________ Help victim use ______________ (if they have epipen)

Learning Activities 4 1. Most cases of bleeding require more than direct pressure. Bleeding

Learning Activities 4 2. Remove an d replace blood soaked dressings. Bleeding

Learning Activities 4 3. Elevate and use direct pressure to control bleeding. Bleeding

Learning Activities 4 4. If direct pressure and elevation do not control bleeding, use a tourniquet. Bleeding

Learning Activities 4 5. Tourniquets are often needed. Bleeding

Learning Activities 4 Scenerio: 25y/o badly cut on thigh with saw. Blood flowing heavy. Cut is 6-8 inches long. What to do?

Learning Activities 4 1. Most severely injured victims should have their legs raised. Shock

Learning Activities 4 2. Give the victim something to drink. Shock

Learning Activities 4 3. Put blankets under and over the victim. Shock

Learning Activities 4 4. If head injuries,place on side. Shock

Learning Activities 4 5. If breathing difficulties, or chest injury, place on back with legs raised. Shock

Learning Activities 4 Shock scenario: bleeding controlled. Pale, anxious and restless. What to do?

Learning Activities Anaphylaxis is another form of fainting Anaphylaxis

Learning Activities Anaphylaxis can kill Anaphylaxis

Learning Activities Ask the victim if they have Dr.Rx epinephrine Anaphylaxis

Learning Activities 4 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?