1. Bleeding and Wounds

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

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

4. 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.

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

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

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

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

9. Care for Impaled Objects
Expose area.
Do NOT remove the object.
Control bleeding around the object.
Stabilize the object.
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10. 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

11. 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

12. 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.

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

14. Dressings and Bandages

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

16. 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