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Module 5-2

Module 5-2. Bleeding and Soft Tissue Injuries. Bleeding / Soft Tissue Injuries. Bleeding. Specific Injuries. Dressing and Bandaging. Bleeding / Soft Tissue Injuries. Bleeding. External Bleeding. Risk of infectious disease from contact with blood or body fluids.

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Module 5-2

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  1. Module 5-2 Bleeding and Soft Tissue Injuries

  2. Bleeding / Soft Tissue Injuries Bleeding Specific Injuries Dressing and Bandaging

  3. Bleeding / Soft Tissue Injuries Bleeding

  4. External Bleeding Risk of infectious disease from contact with blood or body fluids. The severity of blood loss must be based on the patient’s signs and symptoms.

  5. External Blood Loss

  6. Internal Blood Loss

  7. Three Types of Bleeding

  8. Role of the First Responder Complete First Responder Assessment. Scene Size-Up Initial Assessment Physical Exam On-going Assessment Comfort, calm, and reassure the patient while awaiting additional EMS resources.

  9. Role of the First Responder Body Substance Isolation (B.S.I.). Maintain Airway / Artificial Ventilation. Bleeding Control.

  10. Finger Tip Pressure

  11. Apply direct pressure.

  12. Elevate extremity.

  13. Pressure Dressing

  14. Pressure Point

  15. Pressure Point

  16. Internal Bleeding Injured or damaged internal organs commonly lead to extensive internal bleeding. Painful, swollen, deformed extremities may also lead to serious internal blood loss.

  17. Signs and Symptoms Discolored, tender swollen hard tissue. Increased respiratory and pulse rates. Pale, cool skin. Nausea and vomiting. Thirst. Mental Status Changes.

  18. Role of the First Responder Complete First Responder Assessment. Scene Size-Up Initial Assessment Physical Exam On-going Assessment Comfort, calm, and reassure the patient while awaiting additional EMS resources.

  19. Keep patient warm.

  20. Shock (hypoperfusion) “Condition resulting from the inadequate delivery of oxygenated blood to body tissues.”

  21. Signs and Symptoms Extreme thirst. Restlessness, anxiety. Rapid, weak pulse. Rapid, shallow respirations. Mental Status Changes. Pale, cool, moist skin.

  22. Shock

  23. Role of the First Responder Complete First Responder Assessment. Scene Size-Up Initial Assessment Physical Exam On-going Assessment Comfort, calm, and reassure the patient while awaiting additional EMS resources.

  24. Loss of Consciousness

  25. Role of the First Responder Keep patient calm, in position of comfort. Keep patient warm - attempt to maintain normal body temperature. DO NOT give food or drink. Provide care for specific injuries.

  26. Bleeding / Soft Tissue Injuries Specific Injuries

  27. Type of Wounds Abrasions Penetrations Lacerations

  28. Abrasion

  29. Laceration

  30. Lacerations

  31. Deep Abrasions and Lacerations

  32. Laceration

  33. Puncture Wound

  34. Impaled Object

  35. Role of the First Responder Complete First Responder Assessment. Scene Size-Up Initial Assessment Physical Exam On-going Assessment Comfort, calm, and reassure the patient while awaiting additional EMS resources.

  36. Role of the First Responder Body Substance Isolation (B.S.I.). Maintain Airway / Artificial Ventilation. Manage open soft tissue injuries.

  37. Rescuer exposes wound.

  38. Rescuer packs dressings around knife.

  39. Rescuer stabilizes extremity.

  40. Special Considerations Chest Injuries Impaled Objects Eviscerations Amputations

  41. Occlusive Dressing

  42. Crush Injury

  43. Impaled Object

  44. Impaled Object (continued)

  45. Impaled Object (continued)

  46. Abdominal Evisceration

  47. Open Abdominal Wound

  48. Open Abdominal Wound (continued)

  49. Amputation

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