Bleeding
Ashna Kumar
What is bleeding?
Bleeding is a loss of blod from the body, internally or externally. Closed bleeding is when the skin is not brokenand the damage to soft tissue and vessels happens below the surface. Open bleeding is when the skin's surface is broken and blood may come through the tear in the skin.
How is this condition caused?
Closed:
- bruise
- confusion
- blunt force
- problems with joints, gastrointestinal and urogenital tract
- lacerations
- cuts bleed feely, deep cuts can bleed severely
- punctured skin often does not bleed, but can become easily infected
- sometimes spontaneous
- dry climate
- heated indoor air
- repeated nose-blowing
Some Types of Bleeding
Open Bleeding
Blood is flowing openly through a cut on the skin's surface.
Closed Bleeding
The skin is still intact, but the body's interior around the ankle is severely swollen, discolored, and damaged.
Nose Bleeds
Blood is flowing out the nose through the nostrils. As shown in the picture, it is best for a person to tilt their head back and pinch their nose to stop the blood flow.
Signs and Symptoms
- blood is coming out of the body from an open wound
- bruising
- shock
- weakness
- blood in vomit
- blood in stool
- blood in urine
- red, dark red, or purple area of skin
- bleeding through skin
- fatigue
First Aid Procedures
- Make sure the scene is safe.
- Get a First Aid Kit.
- Wear personal protective equipment.
- Elevate the wound above the heart.
- Put a clean cloth on the wound and apply pressure.
- When the bleeding slows, cover the wound with a heavy gauze pad and faste it in place.
- If the bleeding does not stop eventually, locate the pressure point closest to the wound.
- If the beeding still does not stop, call for medical help.