First aid for bleeding: is everyone should know

The adult body circulates about 5 liters of blood. Without much harm can be lostClinical review: Hemorrhagic shock to 14% of this amount - about 700 milliliters. But if the loss of volumes come close to 1.5-2 liters, the situation becomes critical.

Blood pressure falls sharply, palpitations participation, the brain begins to experience a lack of oxygen, and therefore, no longer able to control the work of other vital organs and tissues... From this blood loss can be and die.

Fortunately, in most cases, cuts and other injuries blood clots long before it reaches the loss of even 14%.

When it is necessary to urgently call an ambulance

Without going into detail about the reasons for the bleeding as soon as possible, seek medical help ifBleeding Cuts or Wounds:

• You can not stop the bleeding within 10 minutes, even applying to the wound using a bandage and tourniquet.
• In your opinion, too much blood, it flows a stream.
• You suspect internal bleeding. Its symptoms are: sudden weakness, pale, bluish fingers, nose, mouth, cold sweat, tinnitus. In this state, people often clutching his stomach. Also associated symptoms may be vomiting with blood or stool characteristic black color.
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• There is supposedly a deep wound abdomen or chest.
• Rana occupies a large area and is actively bleeding.

What to do while waiting for an ambulance

The most important thing - to ensure peace. Any movement accelerates the circulation of the blood, that is, may increase blood loss. Therefore, the victim should be lying down - preferably on your back.

Also important before the arrival of emergency continue to try to stop the bleeding, possibly by applying to the wound using a sterile bandage and tourniquet. For more information about how to do this, see below.

What should be the first aid for bleeding

Proceed according to the following algorithmSevere bleeding: First aid.

1. Remove clothing from the wound and debris

In the first stage, your main task - to free the approaches to the faulty site to stop the bleeding.

Don'ts:

• Do not remove splinters or other objects if they are deep inside;
• Not detectable wound or attempt to clean it;
• If the damaged spot has clots of coagulated blood, do not remove them;
• If possible, do not touch the wound with bare hands - use medical gloves.

2. Stop the bleeding

You will need bandages (preferably sterile) or any clean cloth. Put a bandage on the wound and press the hand. Of course, if you were inside fragments or other foreign objects, do not put pressure on them.

Maintain steady pressure until the bleeding stops. You can apply a pressure bandage, tightly fixing a bandage or cloth on the damaged place - for example, an adhesive tape or another bandage.

To stop the blood faster, consider the type of bleeding.

Blood. It makes itself felt bright scarlet blood flowing and visible pulsation. To loosen it, thumb press on the artery 7-10 cm above the wound. If the bleeding does not decrease at the same height tourniquet (in that case, if the wound is located on the limbs): strongly pull the arm or leg pharmacy harness, a belt, a piece of sturdy cloth or tape. How to do it, you can see for example here:

venous. Blood is thick dark color and does not pulsate. To stop the bleeding, raise the victim limb up - above the level of the heart - and apply a pressure bandage. If the blood continues to flow again have to apply a tourniquet to 7-10 cm above the wound as soon as possible and seek medical assistance.

Don'ts:

• Do not apply a tourniquet without a note with precise blending time. Such a method of blocking blood circulation assistance. 1,5-2 hours may occur necrosis, so know when a tourniquet was applied in time to remove it, is vital. And again, after this manipulation in any case, need at least a visit to the emergency room, or even in a hospital trauma.

3. After stopping the bleeding wash the wound and clean it from foreign objects

This is best done with a soft sponge or cloth soaked in warm boiled water with soap. This will help to disinfect the wound.

Don'ts:

• Do not use hydrogen peroxide and iodine: they will damage the fabric.

4. Apply an antibiotic cream

He will reduce the risk of infection and inflammation development. Cover the wound with a sterile dressing and change it daily.

5. Pay close attention to the condition of the wound

Even after stopping the bleeding sure to consult a doctor if:

• Rake is located on the face.
• Trauma is the result of the bite of an animal or human.
• We are talking about a stab wound or deep cut, and the victim had not received vaccinated against tetanus in the last 5 years.
• In the damaged site in spite of washing the remained dirt or debris that fall.
• There are signs of infection: redness and swelling of the tissues around the injured area, suppuration.
• On the skin around the wound there are diverging from it in different directions red stripes - it's too dangerous infection symptom.
• The area around the injury numb.
• After wounding the victim a fever.

Medic will examine the injury and give you recommendations for care. You may have to take antibiotics and more serious drugs. What can help in a particular case, only solves a doctor.