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BLEEDING

Learn about the 4 types of open wounds - abrasions, punctures, lacerations, and avulsions. Discover proper first aid techniques, like direct pressure and arterial pressure points, to effectively treat and prevent infections. Be prepared to address closed wounds and understand their signs.

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BLEEDING

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  1. BLEEDING FIRST AID EQ: What are the 4 types of open wounds?

  2. BLEEDING • Open wounds – bleeding through the skin • Types • Abrasions – Scraping of the outer layers of skin, little bleeding (caused by scrapping against a hard surface/danger of infection)

  3. BLEEDING • Types of wounds cont. • Punctures – A hole – usually limited bleeding – treat for infection

  4. BLEEDING • Types of wounds cont. • Laceration – Smooth or jagged cut –caused by a sharp object or a hard blow –damage to skin, blood vessels, nerves ect. Deep Contamination

  5. BLEEDING • Types of wounds cont. • Avulsion – Tearing off of a body part – massive bleeding

  6. 10-2-2 • Explain any open wound you have had and how it happened?

  7. BLEEDING • Infection – the growth of harmful germs, bacteria, or virus. • Usually appears after 2-7 days • Prevention – keep wound & anything that will contact it clean

  8. TREATMENT OF OPEN WOUNDS • Direct pressure • Do first unless a bone is sticking out • Use elevation & ice (if handy) • Add new bandages over old bandages • Pressure bandage – substitute for direct pressure • Example – ACE Bandage

  9. TREATMENT OF OPEN WOUNDS • Arterial Pressure (Pressure Point) • Brachial – Upper Arm – use fingers to press • Femoral – Upper Leg – use heel of hand to press • Elevate and Ice

  10. TREATMENT OF OPEN WOUNDS • Tourniquet • Last resort (may lead to amputation) • Never loosen • Record time of application • Elevate & ice • Send detached body part (wrapped in ice) with the victim

  11. CLOSED WOUNDS • Bleeding inside the body (internal) • Contusion (bruise) – most common • Hemorrhage – (explosion of blood) • Dangerous because there are few signs

  12. CLOSED WOUNDS • SIGNS • Discoloration and swelling • Nausea (vomit) • Blood leaks out natural body openings • Blood mixes with bodily fluids

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