Bleeding
External
Bleeding | Internal Bleeding |Nose Bleeding External
Bleeding
Make the victim lie down to prevent fainting. Apply
direct pressure to stop bleeding by placing a gauge or cleanest cloth available
over the wound and press it firmly with the palm of your hand. Elevate
the injury. Position the wounded part of the body above the level of the heart
(to stop bleeding) if possible while you apply direct pressure. If
the bleeding is from the ear, place a clean bandage over the ear, lay the victim
on his side, and allow the blood to drain out through the bandage. Application
of ice bag ( ice cubes in a thick plastic bag ) directly over the bleeding area
is helpful Know the pressure points. If direct pressure and elevation
do not sufficiently slow the blood flow, find a pressure point. Large arteries
found close to the skin's surface supply blood to the head and to each arm and
leg. The most common pressure points used during first aid are located in the
upper arms and in the creases above the upper legs. Apply pressure to the closest
pressure point to the wound so that the artery is pressed between your fingers
and the bone directly behind the artery. Top
Internal Bleeding
Internal bleeding occurs as a result
of a direct blow to the body, a fracture, a sprain, or a bleeding ulcer. During
internal bleeding blood vessels rupture and blood leaks into body cavities.
If a victim receives an injury to the chest or abdomen, internal bleeding should
be suspected.
Symptoms of internal bleeding Symptoms include
pain and tenderness in the affected area, cold, clammy skin, pale face and lips,
weakness or fainting, nausea, thirstiness, rapid, weak or irregular pulse, shortness
of breath, dilated pupils and swelling or bruising at the site of injury
First Aid
Check for an open airway and begin
rescue breathing if necessary. Call for medical help as soon
as possible and keep the victim comfortable until help arrives. The
victim may rinse his mouth with water, but do not give a victim of internal bleeding
anything to drink. Top
Nose Bleeding Causes of
nose bleeding may be nose injury, strenuous activity, high blood pressure, exposure
to high altitudes or blowing your nose too hard.
Sit down and remain
calm. Lean slightly forward to prevent blood from the running in to
your throat. Pinch both the nostril closed between the thumb and the
fore finger. The pressure should be applied just below the nasal bone and maintain
pressure with the fingers for at least 2 minutes. Place cold, wet cloth
or wedge of cotton in side the nostril and hold it there and at the same time
try to apply the pressure outside the nostril for 5 minutes. Put an
ice pack over the bridge of the nose. If heavy bleeding persists or
if nosebleeds recur frequently, consult a physician. Top |
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