Bleeding can be caused by a number of factors that need to be identified later, however it is essential that they be monitored to ensure that the emergency medical service provides the immediate medical history of the victim.
In case of external bleeding, it is important to avoid excessive blood loss; For this reason, it is recommended to make a tourniquet and when this is not possible a clean cloth should be placed over the wound and pressure should be applied to medical assistance. On the other hand, in case of internal bleeding, it is important that first aid is carried out quickly so as not to worsen the clinical picture of the person.
- The first thing to do is to check the type of bleeding.
- Whether internal or external.
- And thus initiate first aid.
- See how to identify each type of bleeding and what continuation may result:.
In case of internal bleeding, where there is no blood, but there are suggestive symptoms, such as thirst, progressively slower pulse and changes in consciousness, it is recommended:
After these actions, it is recommended to seek medical assistance and stay close to the person receiving help. Also, it is recommended to feed or drink the victim, as it may be possible to stop vomiting.
In these cases, it is important to identify the bleeding area, place a hand on it, call the doctor, and start the first aid procedure:
In addition, it is recommended to perform a tourniquet in order to decrease blood flow in the wound area, thus reducing bleeding. The tourniquet can be made of rubber or improvised by hand, for example; This should be placed a few centimeters per strand of the lesion.
Also, if the injury is located in the arm or leg, it is recommended to keep the limb elevated to reduce bleeding. In the case that it is located in the abdomen and in the sea, it is possible to make a tourniquet, it is recommended to place a clean cloth on the wound and press the pressure.
It is important not to remove the object that may be inserted in the bleeding area, and apart from that it is also recommended to wash the relic or give the person something to eat or drink.