FIRST AID

EXTERNAL
BLEEDING

By: Abubakar Siddique/ Lamyaa Kaseem

Department of Pharmacy Practice-UCP

IN TR O D U C TIO N
External bleedingis blood loss that

occurs outside the body and is

usually the result of an injury to the
skin and blood vessels.
The bleeding is visible and the
amount of blood loss can be
estimated.

IN TR O D U C TIO N
(con t.)
When bleeding is severe, it can be

dramatic and distressing. If bleeding is

not controlled, shock may develop and
the casualty may lose consciousness.
Bleeding from the mouth or nose may
affect breathing.

WHAT TO
DO?
The overall aim of first aid for external

bleeding wounds is to stop further bleeding

until help arrives. This can usually be
achieved through the application of direct
or indirect pressure.
YOUR AIM
To control bleeding
To prevent and minimize the effects of shock
To minimize infection
To arrange urgent removal to the hospital

WHAT TO
DO?
When treating severe bleeding,
check first whether there is an object
embedded in the wound;
take care not to press directly on the
object. Do not let the casualty have
anything to eat or drink
because he may need an anesthetic
later.

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Special case:
Ifthere is an object in the w ound

CAUTION
Do not wash the severed part.
Do not let the severed part touch the
crushed ice when packing it.
Do not allow the casualty to eat or
drink because an anesthetic may be
needed.

Reference
St John ambulance. 9th Edition First Aid

manual the UKs only fully authorised

guide. Pg no: 113,118.