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external bleeding

Published on Nov 18, 2015

first aid for external bleeding

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1.

EXTERNAL BLEEDING

FIRST RESPONDER
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2.

MINOR BLEEDING

  • apply direct hand pressure
  • clean if necessary
  • cover with clean dressing
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3.

MAJOR BLEEDING

  • examine wound for embedded objects
  • apply pressure to stop bleeding
  • elevate if possible
  • restrict movement
  • immobilise the part
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4.

NOSE BLEED

  • pinch nostrils for 10 mins
  • spit out any blood
  • breathe through mouth
  • don't blow nose
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5.

EMBEDDED OBJECT

  • do not remove the object
  • apply pressure around the object
  • high risk of infection
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chaz scott