1. Bleeding & Wounds shock burns

2. Bleeding & Wounds

3. External Bleeding Three Types Open wounds ___________ (oozing)
___________ (flowing)
_________ (spurting)
Open wounds
_____________ (scrape)
Laceration (slice)
____________ (knife cut or paper cut)
______________ (knife stab or bullet)
Avulsion (ear lobe tear)
______________ (body part cut or torn off)

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
Wear gloves if available
Cover with clean cloth or gauze
Apply direct pressure
Apply a pressure bandage
Do NOT remove any blood soaked dressings

6. Infected Wounds Signs of infection
Seek medical care for infected wounds.
Get tetanus booster shot every 10 years

7. Recover amputated part. Keep clean, _____, and _____.
Care for Amputations
Control bleeding.
Care for _______.
Recover amputated part.
Keep clean, _____, and _____.
Transport the part with the victim.

8. Care for impaled objects
Expose area.
Do NOT remove the object.
Control bleeding around the object.
__________ the object with bulky dressings.

9. Wounds that require medical attention
Arterial Bleeding
Uncontrolled Bleeding
Deep Wounds
Large or deeply embedded objects
Human or animal bite
Cut eyelid
Possibility of noticeable scar
Serious internal bleeding
Uncertain how to treat
Requires a tetanus shot

10. Internal Bleeding Care Skin is not broken and blood is not seen.
Recognizing internal bleeding
Call
Care for shock.
If vomiting occurs, roll victim onto his or her side.
Care
Bruised arm or leg
Apply ice for 20 minutes.
Apply compression for 2 hours.
Elevate if there is no fracture.
Serious Internal Bleeding
Call 9-1-1
Care for shock
If vomiting occurs, roll victim onto his or her side

11. Dressing Bandages Types Types Absorb blood Prevent infection
Protect the wound
Types
Gauze pads
Adhesive strips
Trauma dressings
Improvised dressings
Hold dressing in place
Apply pressure to control bleeding
Prevent or reduce swelling
Support and stabilize an extremity or joint
Types
Gauze roller bandages
Elastic roller bandages
Triangular bandages

12. Shock

13. Shock
Circulatory system failure
Pump (heart) failure
Fluid loss
Pipe failure (blood vessels)
Results from serious injury or illness

14. Recognizing Shock
Altered mental status
Nausea and vomiting
Rapid Breathing
Unresponsive in late stages
Care for Shock

15. Anaphylaxis Type of shock Powerful reaction to substances
that enter the body
Most Common Causes
Sign and Symptons
Breathing difficulty
Skin reaction
Swelling of tongue, mouth, throat
Sneezing, coughing
Tightness in chest
Blueness around lips and mouth
Dizziness
Nausea and vomiting

16. Using and _____________ auto-injector
Care for Anaphylaxis
Call 9-1-1
If victim has his or her own EpiPen auto-injector, help with its use
Remove safety cap
Hold leg still
Push firmly against leg and hold for 10 seconds
Using and _____________ auto-injector

17. Burns

18. Types of Burns Depth of Burns ___________(heat) Burns Chemical Burns
Depth (degree)
________ degree (superficial) – affects outer layer of skin
________ degree (partial thickness) – extends to inner layer of skin
________ degree (full thickness) – penetrate all layers of skin
Depth of Burns

19. First Degree Burn (Superficial)
Characteristics
No medical care
Examples
Sunburn

20. Second Degree Burn (Partial-Thickness)
Characteristics
Medical care for large burn
Examples
Short direct contact with flame
Hot water from stove

21. Third Degree Burns (Full-thickness)
Characteristics
Dead nerve endings
Immediate medical care
Examples
Victim in house fire

22. Extent of burns Rule of the hand Ask Yourself :
Victim’s hand equals ____% of _______________.
Ask Yourself :
Which parts of body are burned?
Other injuries or medical conditions?
Is patient elderly or very young?

23. Care for 1st degree burns
Cool burn until pain free. Apply moisturizer such as ________ _________gel. Administer OTC pain reliever as needed (ex, __________)

24. Care for Small 2nd degree burns
Cool burn until pain free. Apply antibiotic ointment. Cover burn with dry, nonstick, sterile dressing. Administer OTC pain reliever as needed (eg, ibuprofen). Seek medical care.
Care for Large 2nd degree & 3rd degree burns

25. Chemical Burns
Results from ________ or ________ substance touching the skin
Acids, alkalis, and organic compounds
Chemicals continue to burn as long as they are in
contact with the skin; remove quickly.

26. Care for Chemical Burns

27. Electrical burns Thermal burn (flame caused by electricity)
Clothes catch fire from electrical wire
Arc burn (electricity jumps from one spot to another)
Spark from electrical wire
True electrical injury (current passes through body)
Electrocuted from jumper cables

28. Care for Electrical Burns
Make the scene safe.
Unplug, disconnect, and turn off electricity.
Check responsiveness and breathing.
Provide CPR if needed.
Care for shock.
Call