2. Internal bleeding occurs when the skin is not broken
and blood is not seen. It can be difficult to detect and
can be life- threatening.
Signs of internal bleeding may take days to appear.
1. Bruise or contusions of the skin.
2. Painful, tender, rigid and bruised abdomen.
3. Fractured ribs or bruises on chest.
4. Weakness, dizziness, and fainting
3. Signs of internal bleeding may take days to
appear.
5. Rapid pulse.
6. Cold, moist skin
7. Vomiting or coughing up blood; and
8. Stools that are black and contain bright red color.
4. What to do for severe internal bleeding
Check if the airway is open and the victim is talking. Check the victim’s
breathing and circulation by feeling the heartbeat (pulse) at the side of
the neck ( Carotid artery), and check for a spinal cord injury.
Expect vomiting. Keep the victim lying on his or her left side to prevent
vomiting, for drainage, and to protect the lungs from inhaling the vomit.
Do not give the victim anything to eat or drink.
Treat the victim the victim for shock by raising the victims legs 8 to 12
inches, and cover the victim with a coat or blanket to warm.
Seek medical attention immediately
5. For Bruises
Apply an ice pack over the bruised area for 20 minutes .Protect
the victims skin from frostbite by having a wet cloth between the
ice and the skin .The wet cloth transfers cold better than a dry one
which insulates the skin
If the bruise is on an arm or leg raise it if it is not broken.
If an arm or leg is involved, apply elastic bandage with a pad over
the bruise and between the bandage and the skin.
6. HEART ATTACK
This happens when the blood supply to the part of the heart muscle itself is severely
reduced or stopped. This happens when one of the coronary arteries ( The arteries that
supply blood to the heart muscle) is blocked by an obstruction or spasm.
POSSIBLE SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS OF A HEART ATTACK
Uncomfortable pressure, fullness, squeezing , or pain in the center of the chest that
lasts more than a few minutes, or goes away and comes back.
Pain spreading to the shoulders, neck , or arms; and
Chest discomfort with light headedness, fainting, sweating, nausea, or shortness of
breath.
Not all of these warning signs occur in every heart attack. It is difficult to determine
heart attacks.
If ever these signs are present, insist on taking prompt action.
7. What to do when a heart attack happens
Call the emergency medical service or get to the
nearest hospital emergency department that offers
24- hour emergency cardiac cases.
Check the airway if it is open, if the patient is
breathing, and circulation ( by felling for a heartbeat
(pulse). Give cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) if
necessary and if you are properly trained.
8. What to do when a heart attack
Help victim to the least painful position, usually sitting
with the legs up and bend at the knees. Loosen clothing
around the neck and midriff, Be calm and reassuring .
Determine if the victim is known to have coronary heart
disease and is using nitroglycerin.If so , place the tablet
under the tongue, or place an ointment on the skin to
relieve chest pain. Nitroglycerin dilates the coronary
arteries, which decrease the work of the heart and the
heart muscles need for oxygen.
9. HOW TO PREVENT HEART ATTACK
One of the most reasons why a lot of people acquire
heart attack and heart related diseases is because of
his or her lifestyle or his or her body composition
Avoid Smoking and too much drinking alcohol
Eat foods high in omega 3 (example:fish)
Exercise regularly
Avoid fatty and oily foods
