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    This document provides information on first aid for bleeding and shock. It discusses controlling bleeding through direct pressure on wounds and elevating the wound above the level of the heart. Signs of shock include pale clammy skin, drowsiness, and confusion. The treatment for shock is to lie the person down and raise their legs to improve blood flow to vital organs. Proper infection control is also covered, including wearing gloves and washing hands.

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    This document provides information on first aid for bleeding and shock. It discusses controlling bleeding through direct pressure on wounds and elevating the wound above the level of the heart. Signs of shock include pale clammy skin, drowsiness, and confusion. The treatment for shock is to lie the person down and raise their legs to improve blood flow to vital organs. Proper infection control is also covered, including wearing gloves and washing hands.

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    First aid for bleeding and shock

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    Introduction

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    The circulatory system
    > The heart is responsible for pumping
    blood around the body

    > Blood travels in arteries, veins and


    capillaries

    > Blood transports Oxygen and nutrients


    around the body and helps remove waste
    products

    > An average adult has around 10 pints of


    blood

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    Wound terminology

    Laceration: Tearing of the skin & tissue


    Contusion: A bruise
    Abrasion: Graze - loss of superficial layer of skin
    Incision: A straight clean wound
    Puncture: Caused by a sharp object
    > Object may still be in the wound (foreign / embedded object)

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    Photo: abrasion

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    First aid for major blood
    loss

    1.Expose injury and elevate above level of


    heart
    2.If there are no foreign objects, apply firm
    direct pressure over the wound
    3.If there is an object, apply pressure around
    the foreign object
    4.Call for emergency help

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    Useful mnemonic: PEEP

    PEEP is a way of remembering what to do if


    someone is bleeding.

    P: Position the casualty in a position of rest


    E: Elevate above the level of the heart
    E: Expose & examine the wound
    P: Pressure. Apply direct pressure.

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    What not to do
    Do not apply a tourniquet
    unless specifically trained
    to do so

    Do not attempt to wash


    out a major wound – your
    aim is to control the
    bleeding

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    Shock (1)
    Shock is a medical emergency which can be caused by
    severe blood loss
    The casualty does not receive enough oxygen due to
    the loss of blood
    Signs & symptoms include:
    ●Pale clammy skin
    ●Drowsiness
    ●Thirst
    ●Confusion
    ●Nausea & vomiting

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    Shock (2)
    If you suspect a casualty is suffering from shock then
    you should:

    > Lie them down and raise their legs


    This improves the blood flow to the vital organs

    > Cover them with a blanket

    > Call for emergency help if you haven’t already done


    so.

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    Photo: Treatment of shock

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    Infection control
    > Try and keep the wound as clean as possible
    > Try to avoid contact with the casualty’s blood
    ●Wear disposable latex / nitrile gloves if available
    ●If not, use any available items to create a barrier (e.g: a plastic

    bag)
    > Wash your hands thoroughly with soap and water
    afterwards
    > Seek medical advice if you are concerned

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    First aid for minor wounds
    > Wear gloves if available
    > Clean the wound thoroughly with antiseptic wipes or
    saline
    > Do not remove any embedded objects (e.g: glass) –
    seek medical advice
    > Cover the wound using a clean dressing (plaster,
    non-adherent pad etc.)
    > Seek medical advice if there are any signs of infection
    – redness, swelling or the area is warm to the touch

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