Ch5

Question 1

External bleeding =

Answer 1

blood coming from an open wound

Question 2

Types of external bleeding

Answer 2

1) Arterial bleeding: bright red + fast + under pressure + life threatening + pulse
2) vein bleeding: dark red + easy control
3) capillary bleeding: oozing from capillary

Question 3

Controlling of external bleeding?

Answer 3

Direct pressure
- on the wound to restrict the blood flow through the wound and allows
normal clotting to occur
• Elevating the injured area
- slows the blood flow
• Pressure bandage
- place a sterile bandage or clean cloth on the wound
- apply constant pressure until the bleeding stops
• Tourniquet
- may be applied proximal to the wound on the affected area
- a tourniquet is effective in controlling life threatening bleeding from a
limb

Question 4

Controlling External bleeding?

Answer 4

1. Cover the wound with sterile dressing
2. Apply direct pressure until bleeding stops
3. Cover dressing with bandage and check circulation beyound the injury
   - if bleeding Does NOT stop → apply more dressing and bandage and continue to apply presssure, and take steps to minimize shock and CALL EMS.
4. Position the tourniquet
   - around the limb , 5 cm above the wound and not over a joint
   - pull strap through the buckle, if necessary, and pull it tightly and secure it in place
   - twist the ROD = until flow of bleeding stops and secure the rod in place, and not cover the tourniquet with clothing.
5. Record Time
   - note and record the time that you applied the tourniquet and give this to EMS

Question 5

Types of internal bleeding

Answer 5

RTA + closed bone fracture + falling down +stap wound +visceral injury or disease like oral rectal urinary peptic ulcer

Question 6

Tourniquet what is?

Answer 6

is effective in controlling life threatening bleeding from a
limb.

Question 7

Tourniquet what is?

Answer 7

is effective in controlling life threatening bleeding from a
limb.

Question 8

If I had external injury and I Cover dressing with bandage and check circulation beyound the injury
if bleeding Does NOT stop what I will do?

Answer 8

apply more dressing and bandage and continue to apply pressure and call EMS

Question 9

Position of the tourniquet?

Answer 9

Around the limb
5cm above the wound and not over a joint

Question 10

What can i do if I have life threatening bleeding from an arm or leg and tourniquet is not available

Answer 10

1. Open the clothing over the bleeding wound
2. Wipe away any pooled blood
3. Pack (stuff) the wound with bleeding control gauze (preferred), plain gauze, or clean cloth
4. Apply steady pressure with both hands directly on top of the bleeding wound
5. Push down as hard as you can
6. Hold pressure to stop bleeding. Continue pressure until relieved by medical responders.