BLEEDIN

G & W

OUNDS

SHOCK

BURNS

BLEEDIN

G &

WOUNDS

EXTERNAL BLEEDING

Three Types___________ (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)

CARE FOR MINOR EXTERNAL BLEEDING

Wash with soap and waterFlush with waterApply antibiotic ointmentCover woundSeek medical care for wounds with high likelihood of infection

CARE FOR SERIOUS EXTERNAL BLEEDING

Wear gloves if availableCover with clean cloth or gauzeApply direct pressureApply a pressure bandageDo NOT remove any blood soaked dressings

INFECTED WOUNDS

Signs of infection

Seek medical care for infected wounds.

Get tetanus booster shot every 10 years

CARE FOR AMPUTATIONS

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

CARE FOR IMPALED OBJECTS

•Expose area.•Do NOT remove the object.•Control bleeding around the object.

•__________ the object with bulky dressings.

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

INTERNAL BLEEDINGSkin is not broken and blood

is not seen.

Recognizing internal bleeding

Bruised arm or leg Apply ice for 20 minutes. Apply compression for 2 hours. Elevate if there is no fracture.

CARESerious Internal Bleeding Call 9-1-1 Care for shock If vomiting occurs, roll victim

onto his or her side

Call 9-1-1.Care for shock.If vomiting occurs, roll victim onto his or her side.

DRESSING BANDAGES

Absorb bloodPrevent infectionProtect the wound

TypesGauze padsAdhesive stripsTrauma dressings Improvised dressings

Hold dressing in place Apply pressure to control bleeding

Prevent or reduce swelling

Support and stabilize an extremity or joint

TypesGauze roller bandagesElastic roller bandagesTriangular bandages

SHOCK

SHOCK

Circulatory system failurePump (heart) failureFluid lossPipe failure (blood vessels)

Results from serious injury or illness

RECOGNIZING SHOCKAltered mental statusNausea and vomitingRapid BreathingUnresponsive in late stages

CARE FOR SHOCK

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

CARE FOR ANAPHYLAXIS Call 9-1-1If victim has his or her own EpiPen auto-injector, help with its use

Remove safety capHold leg stillPush firmly against leg and hold for 10 seconds

USING AND _____________ AUTO-INJECTOR

BURNS

TYPES OF BURNS

___________(heat) Burns

Chemical Burns

___________ 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

FIRST DEGREE BURN (SUPERFICIAL)

Characteristics• • • • •No medical care

Examples•Sunburn

SECOND DEGREE BURN (PARTIAL-THICKNESS)

Characteristics• • • • •Medical care for large burn

Examples•Short direct contact with flame•Hot water from stove

THIRD DEGREE BURNS (FULL-THICKNESS)

Characteristics•Dead nerve endings • • • Immediate medical care

Examples•Victim in house fire

EXTENT OF BURNS

Rule of the hand Victim’s hand equals ____% of _______________.

Ask Yourself :

Which parts of body are burned?

Other injuries or medical conditions?

Is patient elderly or very young?

CARE FOR 1ST DEGREE BURNS

Cool burn until pain free.

Apply moisturizer such as ________ _________gel.

Administer OTC pain reliever as needed (ex, __________)

CARE FOR SMALL 2ND DEGREE BURNSCool 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•

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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.

CARE FOR CHEMICAL BURNS

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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

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 9-1-1.