1. First Aid Bleeding

2. Universal Precautions Cover yourself from bodily fluids GlovesEyewear Cover any open wounds on your skin.

3. Minor bleeding Most minor wounds stop bleeding themselves. Your body forms a “CLOT” A Clot is similar to a plug. Your body also constricts blood flow to the area.

4. Minor Bleeding If bleeding stops clean the affected area with anti- bacterial soap, alcohol, hydrogen peroxide. Place a triple antibiotic ointment on the wound such as Neosporin. Placing a band - aid over the area acts as a second “plug”.

5. Minor Bleeding Change the dressing daily Watch for infection Infection will look red and swollen. Infection will be painful If wound happened from metallic object get a tetanus shot.

6. Major Bleeding If bleeding does not slow or stop in ten minutes call 911. If blood is spurting from the wound call 911.

7. Major Bleeding Cover the wound with an appropriate sized bandage. Apply pressure /possibly a pressure point. If possible Raise area above the heart. apply second bandage if first soaks. Keep adding bandages. Never take them off.

8. Types of wounds Abrasions – most common very top of dermis is broken Lacerations – deep, can go to the muscle, can severe nerve endings may or may not bleed Lacerations – deep, can go to the muscle, can severe nerve endings may or may not bleed

9. Types of wounds Avulsion – skin is torn away, may or may not bleed Punctures – caused by a pointed object such as a nail, usually no blood.

10. Dressing a wound Start at an angle then wrap twice Fold corner towards wrapping Use all of roller bandage Tape ends or use a surgeons knot

11. Imbedded Objects Do not remove imbedded objects. Place dressings around the object and on the skin. Keep object from moving

12. Internal Bleeding Watch for symptoms of internal bleeding: Any of these symptoms call 911 Bleeding from eyes and ears Coughing or vomiting blood

13. Internal Bleeding Deep purple bruising on neck,chest and abdomen Shock Abdominal pain or muscle spasm