bleeding…

Medical experts recommend this detailed explanation.

[ Find Organization | Index Page ]

stopping bleeding, direct pressure, stopping bleeding, a tourniquet, stopping bleeding, pressure, ice, blood loss, open injury bleeding, condition involves losing blood, occur internally, blood leaks from blood vessels inside the body, externally, a natural opening, vagina, mouth, rectum, externally, a break, in the skin, direct pressure, stop most external bleeding, important initial first aid, blood loss, cause bruises, a blow, a fall, dark, discolored areas on the skin, apply a cool compress, to reduce swelling, wrap the ice, towel, place the towel over the injury, not place ice directly on the skin, serious injuries don't always bleed heavily, relatively minor injuries, scalp wounds, bleed profusely, people who take blood-thinning medication, a bleeding disorder, hemophilia, bleed excessively, quickly, blood cannot clot properly, bleeding in such people, immediate medical attention, always wash hands, after giving first aid to someone who is bleeding to avoid infections, try, use latex gloves, treating a bleeding victim, latex gloves, in every first aid kit, people allergic to latex, use a non-latex, synthetic glove, viral hepatitis, transmitted by skin contact, infected blood, hiv, contracted, infected blood gets into an open wound, a small one, puncture wounds, don't bleed very, carry a high risk of infection, seek medical care, prevent tetanus, infection, abdominal wounds, very serious, the possibility of severe internal bleeding, not be obvious from looking at a person, shock, seek medical care immediately, penetrating abdominal wound, organs, showing, the wound, not try to push them back, abdomen, they slide back in, assistance, cover the injury, a moistened cloth, bandage, not apply more than very gentle pressure to stop the bleeding, always seek emergency assistance, internal bleeding is suspected, rapidly, become life-threatening, immediate medical intervention needed, range from medications, intravenous fluids, use of an internal scope, endoscope, to surgery, seek emergency assistance, severe bleeding, loss of a body part, serious head injury, bleeding, injuries, occur spontaneously, spontaneous bleeding, commonly, the gastrointestinal, urogenital tract, blood coming, open wound, bruising, shock, paleness, clammy skin, dizziness, light-headedness after an injury, rapid pulse, increased heart rate, low blood pressure, shortness of breath, confusion, decreasing alertness, weakness, internal, plus, abdominal pain, swollen abdomen, signs of shock, external bleeding, a natural opening, blood, in the stool, appears black, maroon, bright red, blood, in the urine, appears red, pink, tea-colored, vaginal bleeding, heavier than usual, after menopause, blood, in the vomit, looks bright red, brown, coffee-grounds, first aid is appropriate, external bleeding, bleeding is severe, shock, internal bleeding is suspected, get emergency help, calm, reassure the victim, sight of blood, very frightening, wound is superficial, wash it, soap, warm water, pat dry, superficial wounds, scrapes, injuries that affect the top layers of skin, bleeding from such wounds, described, "oozing", it is slow, lay the victim, reduce the chances of fainting by increasing the blood flow, brain, elevate the bleeding area, remove any obvious loose debris, dirt, a wound, an object knife, stick, arrow becomes embedded, not remove it, victim, increase the amount, bleeding, object also might be embedded in an artery, organ, place pads, bandages around the object, tape the object in place, put pressure directly on an external wound, a sterile bandage, clean cloth, a piece of clothing, nothing else is available, use hand, direct pressure is best, external bleeding, except, an eye injury, maintain pressure, bleeding stops, has stopped, bind the wound dressing, adhesive tape, a piece of clean clothing, a cold pack, applied over the dressing, not peek, bleeding has stopped, bleeding continues, seeps, the material held on the wound, not remove it, simply place another cloth over the first one, sure to seek medical attention, bleeding is severe, get medical help, take steps, prevent shock, immobilize the injured body part, lay the victim flat, raise the feet, 12 inches, cover the victim, a coat, blanket, not place the victim in this position, there has been a head, neck, leg injury, position makes the victim uncomfortable, get medical help, not apply a tourniquet to control bleeding, a last resort, harm than good, a tourniquet, used only, life-threatening situation, applied, experienced person, a tourniquet, torrential bleeding, continuous pressure isn't stopping the bleeding, a tourniquet, applied, limb between the bleeding site, heart, tourniquet, tightened, point, bleeding, controlled by applying direct pressure over the wound, to make a tourniquet, use bandages 2 to 4 inches wide, wrap them around the limb several times, tie a half, square knot, leaving loose ends long enough to tie another knot, a stick, a stiff rod, placed between the two knots, twist the stick, bandage is tight enough to stop the bleeding, secure it in place, check the tourniquet every 10 to 15 minutes, bleeding becomes controllable, manageable by applying direct pressure, release the tourniquet, not probe a wound, pull out any embedded object, a wound, cause more bleeding, harm, not try to clean a large wound, heavier bleeding, not remove a dressing, it becomes soaked, blood, add a new one on top, not peek at a wound, bleeding is stopping, less a wound is disturbed, you'll be able to control the bleeding, not try to clean a wound after get the bleeding under control, get medical help, bleeding can't be, controlled, a serious injury, wound might need stitches, embedded gravel, dirt cannot be removed, gentle cleaning, internal bleeding, shock is suspected, signs of infection develop, increased pain, redness, swelling, discharge, swollen lymph nodes, fever, red streaks spreading, site toward the heart, topical, oral antibiotics, untreated, an infection, cause a skin abscess, complications, injury involves an animal, human bite, not up-to-date on tetanus immunization, 5-10 years, use good judgment, keep knives, sharp objects away from small children, stay up-to-date on vaccinations, generally, tetanus immunization, vaccine is renewed every 10 years, victim should get a tetanus shot at 5 years person has had two, fewer prior immunizations, wound is heavily contaminated, foreign material, extensive crush injury, devitalized tissue.