wk3 basic First Aid - Bleeding from a wound

nurseawful



Joined: 06/02/2009
Posts: 5934

Message Posted:
14/06/2009 07:11

As we all know if you drop a glass or plate here on the tiles it shatters into thousands of pieces and bounces everywhere, so chances are one of us is going to end up with a sharp piece of glass slashing us or embedding into a part of exposed skin.

Our aims are

a) to protect ourselves by wearing disposable gloves if available

b) to contol the bleeding

c) to prevent shock

d) to minimize infection to the wound. then arrange for an ambulance or transport to nearest hospital.



Firsly remove or cut away any clothing near the wound

Apply direct pressure with your fingers and a sterile dressing, or any clean cloth.

Raise and support the limb above the heart.

Lay the patient down to reduce blood flow to the injury site, and minimize shock

leaving the original dressing in place, bandage firmly. If bleeding comes through the 1st dressing and bandage don't remove it apply another on top and keep applying pressure.

now phone 112 for ambulance to nearest hospital.

nurseawful



Joined: 06/02/2009
Posts: 5934

Message Posted:
17/06/2009 15:54

Hi just had an e-mail from Cathy. Who has quite rightly pointed out that I missed something!! Thanks again Cathy.



If there is a foreign object e.g. glass, knife etc stuck in the wound DO NOT attempt to pull it out. Apply pressure above it or if it is possible squeeze wound edges firmly together around the object. And finally remember to check the circulation beyond the bandage and keep watching for seepage.

OLDGIRL



Joined: 02/10/2008
Posts: 118

Message Posted:
17/06/2009 16:50

Thank you nurseawful we need to be reminded just now and again,I have children coming out in July and bet your bottom dollar some-one will break a glass.

Yes we have plastic ones for the little ones,dont fancy my Rakie from one of those UGH. xx