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First Aid in Bleedings

Here are the key steps to stop a nosebleed: 1. Have the victim sit upright and lean slightly forward. 2. Have them pinch the soft part of their nose firmly for 5-10 minutes without letting go. 3. Avoid blowing their nose or touching the area for several hours to allow it to clot. 4. Apply an ice pack to the forehead or cheekbones to help constrict blood vessels. 5. Seek medical help if bleeding lasts more than 20 minutes or is heavy.

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First Aid in Bleedings

Here are the key steps to stop a nosebleed: 1. Have the victim sit upright and lean slightly forward. 2. Have them pinch the soft part of their nose firmly for 5-10 minutes without letting go. 3. Avoid blowing their nose or touching the area for several hours to allow it to clot. 4. Apply an ice pack to the forehead or cheekbones to help constrict blood vessels. 5. Seek medical help if bleeding lasts more than 20 minutes or is heavy.

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FIRST AID IN BLEEDINGS

Definition

Bleeding = the lost of blood through a wound, in spurts or


continuous flow leading to a significant loss of blood in a short
time and requiring immediate cessation.

Risks

Continuous blood loss presents an immediate short term


risk upon a victim’s life and health.
Types of bleeding:
 Venous bleeding – the blood flows in a
continuous stream; it has dark red color
 Arterial bleeding– the blood flows in spurts; it
has bright red color
 Capillary bleeding- the blood pools and
then stops instantly
Principles of action
1. The identification of external bleeding from a wound
must be soon performed as part of the initial victim
evaluation .
2. The bleeding must be stopped quickly, using the most
appropriate technique/techniques, as the case may be.
3. The cessation of bleeding must be maintained until
the victim is delivered to an emergency service.
4. The development of any complication( fainting, new
wounds, shock, infection) should be anticipated,
prevented and stopped.
Principles of technique
The first aider should explain the
victim what he intends to do each step of the
way and try to obtain the victim’s
cooperation/collaboration.

Note: The amputation of a limb is not


addressed.
Direct Local Pressure
This technique cannot be used if:
- (a) the bleeding area contains a foreign body
- (b) the area is badly damaged
- (c) the bleeding area is not accessible to the first aider

Step 1

Provide access to the plague.


Note: The first aider should not expose himself if foreign
objects are bloody, pointed or sharp. Appropriate protective
measures must be taken.
Step 2
Apply direct pressure to the wound .
 avoid contact with the victim’s blood whenever possible, protect
the hand that exercises pressure:
By using protective materials ( eg.:gloves, plastic bags) , if available
If not available, use any other material suited as barrier between your hand
and the wound.
 Apply enough pressure/compression to stop the bleeding and
avoiding a painful situation for the victim.
 Maintain pressure for several minutes.
Step 3

Evaluate the efficiency of direct local pressure.

Check if bleeding has stopped in the area where


compression with a clean cloth was applied.

Do not stop the compression while checking.


Compressive bandage
Note: This technique cannot be applied when the area is badly damaged
( indicating a skeletal trauma/fracture) or the bleeding area contains a foreign body.
Step 1
Maintain the pressure by applying a local
compressive bandage placed above the bleeding
area.
Follow the next principles:
 shift between the hand and the compressive bandage
quickly,
apply bandage or dressing firmly enough to control
bleeding, but not too tightly as it may stop the
circulation to the limb, if it’s an arm or leg injury.
 apply the bandage over and around all areas,
 if the injured limb was initially in a standing position, maintain the position .
Otherwise, if possible, try to bring it in a standing position and maintain that.
Step 2
Evaluate the efficiency of pressure applied by the
compressive bandage.

Check if bleeding stopped soon after applying


compressive bandage.

Check the pressure of peripheral blood flow before


and after applying the dressing.

If the bleeding continues, apply an additional


compressive bandage over the initial one.
Step 3

Apply a second dressing if bleeding continues despite the


initial compressive bandage without removing the first one.

Prepare the same materials that were indicated for


compressive bandage
Apply the second bandage over the first:
Without removing it,
 By applying a firm pressure.
Step 4

Check the peripheral circulation

coming into contact with the victim’s blood


If the hands are contaminated with blood, they should be
washed thoroughly with clean water and soap as soon as possible.
If another part of the body is sprinkled with blood or other
bodily fluids of the victim, especially the eyes, t hat area should be
washed with plenty of clean water and soap.
If the rescuer’s skin is cut with an object contaminated with
blood, the wound should be washed with soap and water, and after you
must apply a dry and clean compression .
If the first aider was in contact with the victim’s blood or any
body fluid or he is worried that he could be, he must rely on
confidential care in order to be counseled and tested.
Limiting the consequences of blood
loss
Step 1
Lie down the victim (if this was not done spontaneously)
If conditions allow, gently place the victim in lying position
as soon as possible ( or help to settle in such a position)
Step 2
Elevate the bleeding area.
If conditions allow it , elevate the bleeding
area. This position should be maintained
to make the bleeding stop.
INTERNAL BLEEDING

 If you suspect that the victim may suffer of internal bleeding,


take him to the hospital or to a doctor. During the
transportation the victim must lie on the back with his legs
elevated.
 Do not give liquids to the victim

 Elevate the legs above the rest of the

body
Signs:
- Pale, cold, sticky skin

- Accelerated heartbeat

- Discomfort, nausea, thirst, confusion


NASAL BLEEDING

 Nasal bleeding can be stopped if the victim


stays upright, leans slightly forward and
compresses both his nostrils for about 5-10
minutes.

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