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1 Bleeding and Wounds

2 External Bleeding (1 of 2)
Three types Capillary (oozing) Venous (flowing) Arterial (spurting)

3 External Bleeding (2 of 2)
Open wounds Abrasion Laceration Incision Puncture Avulsion Amputation

4 Care for Minor External Bleeding
Wash with soap and water. Flush with water. Apply antibiotic ointment. Cover wound. Seek medical care for wounds with high likelihood of infection.

5 Care for Serious External Bleeding (1 of 2)
Wear gloves if available. Expose wound. Cover with clean cloth or gauze. Apply direct pressure.

6 Care for Serious External Bleeding (2 of 2)
Apply a pressure bandage. DO NOT remove any blood-soaked dressings.

7 Wound Infection Signs of infection
Swelling Reddening Warmth Throbbing Pus discharge Seek medical care for infected wounds. Get tetanus booster shot every 10 years.

8 Care for Amputations Control bleeding. Care for shock.
Recover amputated part. Keep clean, dry, cool. Transport the part with the victim.

9 Care for Impaled Objects
Expose area. Do NOT remove the object. Control bleeding around the object. Stabilize the object. © E. M. Singletary, M.D. Used with permission.

10 Wounds That Require Medical Attention
Arterial bleeding Uncontrolled bleeding Deep wounds Large or deeply embedded objects Human or animal bite Possibility of noticeable scar Cut eyelid Serious internal bleeding Uncertain how to treat Requires a tetanus shot

11 Internal Bleeding Skin is not broken and blood is not seen.
Recognizing internal bleeding Bruising Painful, tender area Vomiting or coughing up blood Black or bright red stool

12 Care for Minor Internal Bleeding
Bruised arm or leg Apply ice for 20 minutes. Apply compression for 2 hours. Elevate if there is no fracture.

13 Care for Serious Internal Bleeding
Call Care for shock. If vomiting occurs, roll victim onto his or her side.

14 Dressings and Bandages

15 Dressings Functions Types Absorb blood Prevent infection
Protect the wound Types Gauze pads Adhesive strips Trauma dressings Improvised dressings 2

16 Bandages Types Functions Gauze roller bandages Hold dressing in place
Elastic roller bandages Triangular bandages Functions Hold dressing in place Apply pressure to control bleeding Prevent or reduce swelling Support and stabilize an extremity or joint


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