bleeding & burns. types of external injuries punctures

BLEEDING & BURNS

Types of external injuries

Types of external injuries

Punctures

Laceration

Avulsion

Controlling external Bleeding

Check/Call/Care

Precautions to avoid disease transmission.

Cover the wound with dressing. *Press firmly against the wound (1st thing you

should do- apply direct pressure)

Elevate the injured area above the level of the heart (only if you suspect the bone is NOT broken)

Controlling Bleeding

Cover the dressing with a roller bandage. Tie the knot directly over the wound.

If bleeding does not stop- Apply additional dressings Use pressure point to squeeze the artery against

the bone. Call 9-1-1. Care for shock.

Pressure Points

Pressure Points

Available materials

If you do not have gloves or bandages-You can use towels, articles of clothing

(but do not use materials that can tear easily such as paper towels or tissues)

Have the victim apply pressure if alert or use some kind of material to act as a barrier

Always wash your hands with soap and water after providing care

Internal Bleeding

Bruise- damage to soft tissue and blood vessels just under the skin’s surface*Signs of internal bleeding*:

Tender, swollen and hard areas of the bodySkin that feels cool or moist or bluish in colorVomiting blood or coughing up bloodThe victim is becoming confused, faint or

drowsy

Practice

Practice dressing and covering a wound.

Burns

Burns can be life threatening and lead to shock.

Burns can be caused by a variety of sources

A burn is an injury that damages and destroys skin layers

Burns

Caused by:Flames (33%)Scalds (30%)Electrical (10%)Chemical (10%)Ultraviolet (10%) Inhaled (5%)

Layers of skin

Degree of Burns

1st 2nd 3rd

1st degree burn

epidermis, redness

2nd degree burn

epidermis and dermis, red, moist and weepy

2nd degree burn

3rd degree burn

all skin layers, appears charred and leathery

Care for burns

Check/Call/Care

Stop the burning. Remove the victim from the source of the burn.

Cool the burned area. Use large amounts of cool water

Cover the burn with a dressing. Use dry, clean, sterile dressing to help prevent

infection.

Care for burns

Always monitor ABCs

Provide care for shock while waiting for EMS to arrive

DON’TS of Burn Care

DO NOT: Apply ice directly to the any burn unless it is very

minor Touch a burn with anything except a clean

covering Remove pieces of cloth or clothes that stick to the

burned area or try to clean a severe burn Break blisters or use any kind of ointment on a

burn.