Bleeding

Question 1

Blood flow is driven by

Answer 1

The left ventricle

Question 2

Artery blood pressure is much higher, which means in a trauma incident it

Answer 2

bleeds significantly faster

Question 3

Treating bleeding is paramount, so long as

Answer 3

The airway is patent and breathing is normal

Question 4

Longitudinal lacerations bleed (more/less) than transverse ones

Answer 4

more

Question 5

Signs and Symptoms of internal bleeding include

Answer 5

-Restlessness/Anxiety
-Cool, pale, clammy
-Tachycardia
-Rapid/Shallow Breathing
Thirsty
-Hypo-tension (late onset)

*** Note: These symptoms are the same as hypovolemic shock

Question 6

Treatment for External Bleeding (priority order)

Answer 6

1) C-Collar
2) High flow oxygen
3) Control External Bleeding
- Direct Pressure
- Elevation
- Pressure dressing
- Splint extremity it is in
4) If local pressure does not work, tourniquet

Question 7

Treatment for Epistaxis - ‘Nosebleed’ (priority order)

Answer 7

1) Lean patient forward
2) Pinch nostrils
3) Apply ice over nose
4) Continue for 15 minutes minimum, until bleeding is controlled.
5) If bleeding continues, transport

Question 8

Treatment for Internal Bleeding (priority order)

Answer 8

1) C-Spine and Collar
2) High flow oxygen
3) Control any external bleeding first
4) Apply splint to affected area is possible
5) Elevate legs 6”-12” in non-trauma
6) Keep patient warm
* ** Note: Give patient nothing by mouth

Question 9

The largest priority with bleeding for a patient in the field is

Answer 9

To keep them from going into shock