Education for health and first aid

Education for health and first aid

Written by: Luis Ferreira
Oradea 1 of December 2010

Hemorrhage
Hemorrhage: Bleeding is the leakage of blood outside the blood vessels. We distinguish three main types:
 External bleeding: blood comes out of the body through a wound.
 Internal bleeding: no blood comes out.
 Exteriorized hemorrhage: the blood comes out through natural.

External bleeding:
External bleeding may be of three types and in each case the first aid measures that we must take are different:
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Capillary bleeding: Blood flows slowly (savanna) in moderation and is bright red. Bleeding is minor and in most cases, stops alone.
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Venous bleeding: Blood flowing in a steady stream, is dark red, with greater intensity than in the previous case. This type of bleeding must be stopped by compression.
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Arterial bleeding: Blood flows in a stream energetic and pulsating, with bright red coloration. This type of bleeding is severe and may endanger the life of the victim. To stop this kind of first bleeding, apply pressure to force the wound and then we pressed over the wound on the artery that nourishes it. And if we can apply a tourniquet.

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If bleeding occurs in an arm or leg, elevate the limb above heart level.
Bring the edges of the wound, pressed against it.
Compress with gauze or a clean cloth for about 10

INTERNAL BLEEDING:
The danger of internal bleeding is that they are difficult to detect. Usually appear in a violent coup. After a person has suffered a stroke should pay close attention to the following: 
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Pale, cold and clammy
Weak and rapid pulse.
Breathing.
Anxiety and restlessness followed by drowsiness.

In this case, that cover the victim and lie down with legs slightly elevated.

Bleeding exteriorized:
Exteriorized hemorrhage is a sign of severe internal bleeding. The most important may be epistaxis (nosebleeds) we hit the nose and tilt your head back, if