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First Aid (Providing first aid for bleeding/ wounds (Open wound (break in…

- - - - Abrasion
        
        skin is scraped off
      - laceration
        
        tearing of tissues by excessive force
      - incision
        
        cut/injury by sharp object
  - - - can enter any open wounds
      - most common in puncture wounds
      - damage to tissure
      - serious illness
  - - - first priority to control bleeding
        
        bleeding can come from arteries veins or capillaries
      - 4 direct methods
        
        pressure bandages
        
        pressure on pressure points
        
        elevation
        
        direct pressure
      - Signs of infection
        
        swelling
        
        pain
        
        heat
        
        red streaks
- - - - determine if the victim is conscious
        
        try to find out what happened
      - Never move pt unless it is unsafe
- - - - causes
        
        infection
        
        excessive pain
        
        hemorrhage
        
        heart attack
        
        stroke
        
        lac of oxygen
      - types of shock
        
        anaphylactic
        
        cardiogenic
        
        hemorrhagic