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BLEEDING WOUNDS

BLEEDING WOUNDS. Bleeding: escape of blood from arteries, veins and capillaries. Hemorrhage. Large amt. of blood loss in a short period of time, Internal: no outside blood loss escape into your body cavity, causes by blunt force, sharp injury or fx bone

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BLEEDING WOUNDS

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  1. BLEEDING WOUNDS Bleeding: escape of blood from arteries, veins and capillaries

  2. Hemorrhage • Large amt. of blood loss in a short period of time, • Internal: no outside blood loss escape into your body cavity, causes by blunt force, sharp injury or fx bone S/S: discolored skin, bruising, soft tissue becomes hard, swollen Anxiety, restlessness, weak rapid pulse

  3. Turns to shock • Pale bluish skin, N/V, excessive thirst decline level of consciousness

  4. Treatment internal injuries • Depends on area • Arm, leg such as a bruise, ICE • Emergency care such as abdominal injuries: NO FURTHER HARM • No fluids to drink • Monitor ABC • Victim in comfortable position • Maintain body temp.

  5. Function of blood • Transport O2, nutrients, remove waste • Protect against disease • Maintain body temp.

  6. Components of blood • Blood volume ½ plasma fluid portion • WBC fight infection • RBC transport O2 p/u waste Co2 • Platelets, clotting factor (10min.)

  7. Types of Vessels • Arteries, non clotting carries O2 away from heart • Veins, clotting factor transport blood to heart • Capillaries, exchange of arteries and veins

  8. External injuries • Control bleeding, prevent infections, and pain • 1. Direct pressure • 2. Pressure bandage • 3. Elevation • 4. Bleeding continues, apply more pads, treat for shock

  9. Wound types • Amputation or Avulsion • Impaled object • Open wound- chest or abdominal area • Minor wounds: abrasion, laceration, puncture, incision • Bruise • Open fracture

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