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Bleeding
The principle of controlling blood loss
is to restrict the flow of blood to the injured part by pressure and elevation.
Severe Bleeding Treatment:
 Apply a clean
dressing to the wound with firm, constant pressure, which should be held for up to twenty
minutes.- If there is a foreign body in the wound,
such as glass, apply pressure alongside.
- If you are sure there is no fracture or
dislocation, raise the part and support it while maintaining pressure. This should
decrease the flow of blood.
- If bleeding continues, apply indirect
pressure. Press the artery at the next pressure point (pressure points are difficult and
sometimes dangerous to use, and should only be used by someone trained in first aid).
- Cover and/or dress the wound as soon as
possible.
- Send for medical assistance. Wrap any
severed part, (such as a finger) in a bag and place it in ice if possible, and send with
casualty (Don't place the finger in direct contact with the ice).
Cuts, scratches and scrapes:
Mild to moderate bleeding cuts and scrapes usually stop bleeding if washed and dressed
firmly. A course of tetanus injections may be necessary.
Haemophilia
Haemophilia is a condition where the blood is unable to clot without an injection of
serum. Haemophilia sufferers usually carry an identity card or bracelet and need immediate
medical attention, for even apparently minor injuries.
Seek medical help now, i.e., call an
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