© randy johann 2009 basic bleeding control techniques
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© Randy Johann 2009
Basic Bleeding Control
Techniques
© Randy Johann 2009
After playing for a while, one of your friends falls and cuts his arm. The cut is bleeding badly and you are a long way from home.
It is a warm, sunny Saturday. You and some friends are out exploring in the woods. You find a old abandoned barn and decide to go exploring. This should be fun!
Do you know what to do to help your friend?
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The Circulatory System
The human body contains a complex network of vessels to circulate blood, oxygen and food to the body. This system is known as the circulatory system. There are three major types of blood vessels. To learn about them click on the buttons below.
VeinsVeinsArteries CapillariesCapillaries Done!Done!
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Arteries are vessels that carry blood away from your heart to your body. They are the high pressure, oxygen carrying vessels that you feel when you check your pulse. You can check your pulse by pressing on your wrist.
Arteries
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Arteries
When an artery is cut it will have a spurting or pulsing flow. Arterial bleeding can be difficult to control. Start by using direct pressure over the wound with a thick cloth. Then elevate the injured part above the level of the patient’s heart. Be sureto continue the directpressure!
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Arteries
If the bleeding is not controlled after direct pressure and elevation, you should apply a tourniquet. A tourniquet will completely compress the artery, blocking the blood flow to the wound. To apply a tourniquet, wrap a wide band of cloth around the limb above the injury.
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Arteries
Tie a stick into the wrap and twist the stick to add pressure. Twist until the bleeding stops.
Secure the stick to keep it tight.
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Arteries
Keep the patient warm and call 911. Get the patient to medical attention right away. Keep the patient lying down and elevate their feet if you can.
Now that you know how to control arterial, bleeding let’s review.
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Veins
Veins are vessels that carry blood with higher levels of carbon dioxide and other wastes from your body back to your heart & lungs.Veins carry blood at low
pressure. Many peoplecan see the veins onthe back of their hands.
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Veins
When a vein is cut it will have bleeding that flows but does not pulse or spurt. Bleeding from a vein is normally easy to control. Start by using direct pressure over the wound with a thick cloth. Then elevate the injured part above the level of the patient’s heart. Be sure to continue thedirect pressure!
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2009
Veins
If the bleeding is not controlled after direct pressure and elevation, you should apply pressure to the artery or pressure point above the wound.
Here is the pressure point on the right arm. Note that direct pressure is still being applied to the wound. Next
© R. Johann
2009
Veins
If the bleeding is not controlled after direct pressure, elevation and pressure point, you should apply a tourniquet. A tourniquet will completely compress the artery, blocking the blood flow to the wound. To apply a tourniquet, wrap a wide band of cloth around the limb above the injury.
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2009
Veins
Tie a stick into the wrap and twist the stick to add pressure. Twist the stick until the bleeding stops.
Secure the stick to keep it tight.
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2009
Veins
Call 911 and keep the patient warm. Get the patient to medical attention right away. Keep the patient lying down. Elevate the patient’s legs if you can.
Now that you know how to control venous bleeding let’s review.
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Capillaries
Capillaries are the very small vessels that carry blood within your tissues. Minor scrapes and floor burns will cause capillary bleeding. Bleeding from capillaries is dark red and oozes slowly. Capillary bleeding will clot very easily.
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Capillaries
To control capillary bleeding use direct pressure over the wound with a thick cloth. This will normally take care of capillary bleeding.
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Capillaries
Remember, bleeding is easily controlled in capillary bleeding. If the bleeding is not controlled after direct pressure, elevate the injured limb and continue the pressure.
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Artery Question 1
Click on the best answer.
An artery is a __ __ vessel.
a) low pressure
b) medium pressure
c) high pressure
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Artery Question 2
Click on the best answer.
When an artery is cut, it will ____ blood.
A) Ooze
B) Seep
C) Spurt
D) Clot
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Artery Question 3
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The first step to control spurting bleeding is:
A) Elevation
B) Tourniquet
C) Use a Blood Pressure Cuff
D) Direct Pressure
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Artery Question 4
Click on the best answer.
A tourniquet is made from a __ __.
A) Narrow cloth
B) Piece of rope
C) Wide cloth
D) Thick bandage
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Artery
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Arteries Review 1
Arteries are vessels that carry blood away from your heart. They are the high pressure, oxygen carrying vessels that you feel when you check your pulse. You can check your pulse by pressing on your wrist as shown below.
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Arteries Review 2
When an artery is cut it will have a spurting or pulsing flow. Arterial bleeding can be difficult to control. Start by using direct pressure over the wound with a thick cloth. Then elevate the injured part above the level of the patient’s heart. Be sureto continue the directpressure!
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Arteries Review 2a
When an artery is cut it will have a spurting or pulsing flow. Arterial bleeding can be difficult to control. Start by using direct pressure over the wound with a thick cloth. Then elevate the injured part above the level of the patient’s heart. Be sureto continue the directpressure!
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Arteries Review 3
If the bleeding is not controlled after direct pressure and elevation, you should apply a tourniquet. A tourniquet will completely compress the artery blocking the blood flow to the wound. To apply a tourniquet, wrap a wide band of cloth around the limb above the injury.
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2009
Vein Question 1
Click on the Best answer
The picture below shows:
a) a tourniquet
b) using a pressure point
c) direct pressure
d) venous clotting
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Vein Question 2
Click on the Best answer.
A vein is a __ __ vessel.
a) Low pressure
b) Medium pressure
c) High pressure
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Vein Question 3
Click on the best answer.
When a vein is cut, it will ____ blood.
A) Ooze
B) Flow
C) Spurt
D) Clot
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Vein
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2009
Veins Review 1
Veins are vessels that carry blood with higher levels of carbon dioxide and other wastes from your body back to your lungs & heart. Veins carry blood that islower pressure than
arteries. Many peoplecan see the veins on theback of their hand.
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2009
Veins Review 2
When a vein is cut it will have bleeding that flows but does not pulse or spurt. Bleeding from a vein is normally easy to control. Start by using direct pressure over the wound with a thick cloth. Then elevate the injured part above the level of the patient’s heart. Be sure to continue thedirect pressure!
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2009
Veins Review 3
When a vein is cut it will have bleeding that flows but does not pulse or spurt. Bleeding from a vein is normally easy to control. Start by using direct pressure over the wound with a thick cloth. Then elevate the injured part above the level of the patient’s heart. Be sure to continue thedirect pressure!
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Veins Review 4
If the bleeding is not controlled after direct pressure and elevation, you should apply pressure to the artery above the wound or a pressure point.
Here is the pressure point on the right arm. Note that pressure is still being applied to the wound. Next
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2009
Capillary Question 1
Click on the best answer.
When a capillary is cut, it will ____ blood.
A) Ooze
B) Flow
C) Spurt
D) Clot
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Capillary Question 2
Click on the best answer.
The first step to control capillary bleeding is:
A) Elevation
B) Tourniquet
C) Use a Blood Pressure Cuff
D) Direct Pressure
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2009
Capillary
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2009
Capillaries Review 1
Capillaries are the very small vessels that carry blood within your tissues. Bleeding from capillaries is dark red and oozes slowly. Capillary bleeding will clot very easily.
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2009
Capillaries Review 2
To control capillary bleeding use direct pressure over the wound with a thick cloth. This will normally take care of capillary bleeding.
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Capillaries Review 3
To control capillary bleeding start by using direct pressure over the wound with a thick cloth. This will normally take care of the bleeding.
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2009
Congratulations!
Great Job! You have completed this session on Basic Bleeding Control.
Now you know how to help when someone is bleeding.
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