Bleeding and Wounds.

Slides:

Advertisements

Similar presentations

Community First Aid & Safety

Advertisements

Chapter 10 Soft Tissue Injures

Ch. 7: Soft Tissue Injuries: Cuts, Scrapes and Bruises pgs

Bleeding And Wounds. Sources of External Bleeding u Arteries u Veins u Capillaries.

Care of Bleeding, Wounds, and Burns

WOUNDS AND SOFT TISSUE INJURIES

Wounds Types of Open Wounds Abrasion – scrape

Chapter 9 Wounds.

Chapter Seven Soft Tissue Injuries.

1 Ch. 7 Soft-Tissue Injuries Closed Injuries Contusion Contusion Hematoma Hematoma Crush Injuries Crush Injuries.

Cuts, Scrapes, and Bruises.  The layers of the skin  Fat  Muscle  Any time the soft tissues are damaged or torn the body is threatened.

WOUNDS Abnormal break in the skin or other tissues which allows blood to escape.  Open Wounds  Closed Wounds.

First Aid Day III Objectives The student will define and apply the term Triage The students will be able to assess and treat for Shock The students will.

Chapter 8 Bleeding. Rapid blood loss can lead to shock or death. Loss of 1 quart in adult Loss of 1 pint in child Hemorrhaging Loss of a large quantity.

OBJECTIVES  We will apply health knowledge and skills to the development and analysis of personal goals to achieve and maintain long-term health and wellness.

Unit 11, Part A Wound Dressing and Bandaging

Soft Tissue Injuries. What are Soft Tissues? Soft tissues are the layers that protect underlying body structures. Types of soft tissues: –Skin Epidermis.

First Aid Bleeding. Universal Precautions Cover yourself from bodily fluids GlovesEyewear Cover any open wounds on your skin.

First Aid Chapter 5 Wounds. Open Wounds Break in skin surface with ______________ bleeding.

Bleeding and Wounds.

Chapter 8 Bleeding.

Chapter 12 SOFT TISSUE INJURIES. Soft Tissue Injuries - Closed Wounds Bruises (Ecchymosis) Contusions Hematomas Internal Lacerations Internal Punctures.

Bleeding & Wounds shock burns

Soft Tissue Injuries Chapter 10. Soft Tissue The skin is composed of two primary layers:  Outer (epidermis)  Deep (dermis) The dermis layer contains.

WOUNDS BURNS. What is a WOUND? An Injury to the Soft Tissue Area.

First Aid and CPR Chapter 10 Notes Soft Tissue Injuries.

Soft Tissue Injuries 4/28/2017.

First Aid Dressings and Bandages. Dressings *Covers an open wound. *Touches the wound.

Wounds. WOUNDS A wound is an injury that damages the body’s tissues. The two greatest concerns in regards to wounds include excessive bleeding and infection.

Background Information. Why Is First Aid Important? You are likely to be faced with a decision to help in an emergency someday. It is better to know first.

First Aid Soft Tissue Injuries Injuries to Extremities.

Providing First Aid for Bleeding Wounds

Soft Tissues injuries. Bell Ringer  What is soft tissues injury?

Wound Care Jennifer L. Doherty, MS, LAT, ATC, CIE Florida International University Dept. of Health, Physical Education, and Recreation.

SOFT TISSUE INJURIES.

First aid for blood loss and wounds

Targeted Training: Basic first aid - Emergency planning - Back safety

FIRST AID and EMERGENCY NURSING

For Huntington Disease Patients

Chapter 8 Bleeding.

Unit 3 Review The “Killers”: Airway obstruction Excessive bleeding

Unit Review The “Killers”: Airway obstruction Excessive bleeding Shock

Chapter 9 Wounds.

First Aid - Bleeding Major VS Minor.

Unit 3 – Lesson 7 Sports Medicine

Soft Tissue Injuries.

Soft Tissue Injuries.

Goal: To understand how to care safely for someone who is bleeding.

First Aid Day III Objectives

Bleeding: escape of blood from arteries, veins and capillaries

Soft Tissue Injuries.

Chapter 9 Wounds.

Injuries to the Tissues

CUTS, SCRAPES, BURNS and BRUISES

Skin Wounds Classification

Soft Tissue Injuries.

Soft Tissue Injuries.

SOFT TISSUE INJURIES.

Chapter 9 Wounds.

Chapter 8 Bleeding.

Unit 3 Review The “Killers”: Airway obstruction Excessive bleeding

HEALTH 105: FIRST AID AND SAFETY PROFESSOR ROSI ENRIQUEZ

Soft-Tissue Injuries Mrs. Frasca.

Cuts, Scrapes, and Bruises

Providing First Aid Chapter 28.1 Notes.

Presented by: Butch Branch

Presentation transcript:

Bleeding and Wounds

External Bleeding (1 of 2) Three types Capillary (oozing) Venous (flowing) Arterial (spurting)

External Bleeding (2 of 2) Open wounds Abrasion Laceration Incision Puncture Avulsion Amputation

Care for Minor External Bleeding Wash with soap and water. Flush with water. Apply antibiotic ointment. Cover wound. Seek medical care for wounds with high likelihood of infection.

Care for Serious External Bleeding (1 of 2) Wear gloves if available. Expose wound. Cover with clean cloth or gauze. Apply direct pressure.

Care for Serious External Bleeding (2 of 2) Apply a pressure bandage. DO NOT remove any blood-soaked dressings.

Wound Infection Signs of infection Swelling Reddening Warmth Throbbing Pus discharge Seek medical care for infected wounds. Get tetanus booster shot every 10 years.

Care for Amputations Control bleeding. Care for shock. Recover amputated part. Keep clean, dry, cool. Transport the part with the victim.

Care for Impaled Objects Expose area. Do NOT remove the object. Control bleeding around the object. Stabilize the object. © E. M. Singletary, M.D. Used with permission.

Wounds That Require Medical Attention Arterial bleeding Uncontrolled bleeding Deep wounds Large or deeply embedded objects Human or animal bite Possibility of noticeable scar Cut eyelid Serious internal bleeding Uncertain how to treat Requires a tetanus shot

Internal Bleeding Skin is not broken and blood is not seen. Recognizing internal bleeding Bruising Painful, tender area Vomiting or coughing up blood Black or bright red stool

Care for Minor Internal Bleeding Bruised arm or leg Apply ice for 20 minutes. Apply compression for 2 hours. Elevate if there is no fracture.

Care for Serious Internal Bleeding Call 9-1-1. Care for shock. If vomiting occurs, roll victim onto his or her side.

Dressings and Bandages

Dressings Functions Types Absorb blood Prevent infection Protect the wound Types Gauze pads Adhesive strips Trauma dressings Improvised dressings 2

Bandages Types Functions Gauze roller bandages Hold dressing in place Elastic roller bandages Triangular bandages Functions Hold dressing in place Apply pressure to control bleeding Prevent or reduce swelling Support and stabilize an extremity or joint