This ppt aim to enhance the knowledge regarding preliminary action when one witness injury causing bleeding. Content included in ppt: Introduction Definition of Hemmorhage Classification of bleeding: according to injured blood vessel (arterial venous capillary), according to body surface (revealed or external, concelled or internal) Sign and symptoms of hemmorhage First Aid for external bleeding First aid of internal bleeding Management of bleeding

1. FIRSTAID
OF
HEMORRHAGE
PRESENTED BY: HARMEET KAUR
NURSING TUTOR
UCON, FARIDKOT

2. INTRODUCTION
Blood is the vital fluid present in the body, carries oxygen
and nutrients to the tissues.
Loss of blood due to any reson beyond a certain point is
potentially life threatening and may lead to exanguination.
The word hemorrhage is synonymous with bleeding.
Escape of blood from ruptured blood vessel.

3. HEMORRHAGE
Hemorrhage refers to excessive blood loss due to rupture of blood
vessel associated with an absolute reduction in circulatory blood
volume.
OR
Hemorrhage or bleeding is defined as abnormal flow of blood from
an artery, vein and capillary due to injury or rupture.

4. TYPES OF
HEMORRHA
GE
ACCORDING TO
RUPTURE OF
BLOOD VESSEL:
Arterial bleeding
Venous bleeding
Capillary bleeding
• Red color

5. TYPES OF
HEMORRHA
GE
ACCORDING TO
BODY SURFACE:
External bleeding
Internal bleeding

6. HEMORRHAGE ACCORDING TO
BODY SURFACE
REVEALED OR EXTERNAL: Bleeding can be seen by naked eye
From an open wound e.g.; abrasion, laceration, avulsion, amputation etc.
CONCEALED OR INTERNAL: Bleeding can’t be seen by naked eye.
Occurs in one of the body cavities such as abdomen or in skull.
Can result from:
◦ blunt trauma or penetrating injury
◦ acute or chronic illness

7. SIGN & SYMPTOMS OF
HEMORRHAGE
EARLY SIGN & SYMPTOMS
Restless & anxiety
Fainting
Cool extremities
Pallor
Patient feels thirsty
SIGN & SYMPTOMS OF SEVERE
HEMORRHAGE
Extreme pallor
Air hunger
Rapid thready pulse
Extremely low blood pressure
Extreme thirst
Diminished urine output
Blindness, tinnitus & coma occur prior to death

8. FIRST AID FOR EXTERNAL
HEMORRHAGE
Find the location of bleeding
If any foreign body is visible, remove that to prevent further injuries.
Clean the wound with clean cloth.
Provide comfortable position to the victim,

9. CONT…
Put clean/sterile gauge on
wound and press firmly for 10
minutes to stop bleeding.
If bleeding continues after 10
minutes then raise that body part
above the level of heart to
decrease blood flow to the area.

11. CONT…
Keep victim warm and recheck
circulation every 20-30 minutes
Raise legs of the victim 8-12
inches, to treat shock
Immediately transport him/her
to nearby medical facility.

12. FIRST AID FOR INTERNAL
HEMORRHAGE
Lay the victim in comfortable position.
Immobilize the victim.
Reassure the casualty.
Provide blanket to keep body warm, according by weather.
Check ABC, if victim is unconscious.

13. CONT…
Don't allow the victim to take
anything by mouth.
Keep the victim in side lying
position to prevent aspiration if
he/she is unconscious.

14. CONT…
Raise his/her leg 8-12 inches by pillow to treat shock.
Immediately take him/her to the hospital.

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