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SLC21/WK3 | Managing Bleeding: The Basics of Controlling External and Internal Bleeding

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uzma4882
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Being a human , Its our first obligation to take care of our loved ones by showing humanity . Through this engagement challenge, I am here to share with you 2 sorrowful incidents that were happened with my youngest cousin and my husband. By the grace of Almighty, We did quick first aid response regarding thier controlling inside bleeding and healing the wounds. Both are save and recovered with the time and blessings of Allah.


Apply a bandage to the forearm of any peer, family member, or child. Attach a picture as proof and outline the steps you followed to apply the bandage.

This awful incident happened some months ago in his workplace. He is working in his factory by using grinding machine. Unfortunately his finger injured badly two sides. He was feeling too much pain and come back to home soon due to feeling unwell.I tried my best to stop the bleeding of my husband because of his finger is got hurt badly.

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I have also toddlers in my home that's why for expectedly incident, I always kept all necessary first aid items in it. At the meanwhile, I was very shocked and felt bad to see my husband pain. I just washed it with Dettol and then use Pyodine to clean wound and bandage on damage figure.


Apply a cloth tourniquet to any peer, family member, or child. Write down the steps for applying the tourniquet. Explain how, when, and by whom a tourniquet should be removed.

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The very intelligent and handsome youngest boy of our family. The day was bad for him . he was on bike with his father. Suddenly a bike driver hit to them and they fell down baldy from the bike. Father was fine but his son was severe deep cut on his forehead. An emergency we have taken to him for first aid. He first clean the wound but the wound was very deep and bleeding was not stopping that's why they got couple of stitches on his forehead to stop his bleeding and given to them medicines for his rapid recovery.


Case Study 1:

You are treating a person who has sustained a deep cut on their forearm following a car accident. The wound is bleeding heavily, and the person is feeling faint.

a) What steps should you take to control the bleeding?

a) yes, for controlling the bleeding, at once we will apply firm then direct stress on the wound the usage of a easy fabric or dressing. We will raise the injured arm above coronary heart level if possible to lessen blood waft then hold pressure until the bleeding stops or help arrives.

b) How would you assess whether the bleeding is arterial, venous, or capillary?

b) we will check the bleeding type via watching the blood. Arterial bleeding spurts rhythmically and is brilliant pink, venous bleeding flows regularly and is dark pink, and capillary bleeding oozes slowly and is lighter crimson.

c) What would you do if pressure alone does not stop the bleeding?

c) If pressure alone does not stop the bleeding, apply a second dressing with out disposing of the primary and continue urgent. If bleeding persists, we will use a tourniquet positioned 2–three inches above the wound and tightening until bleeding ceases.


Case Study 2:

A person has fallen from a height and complains of pain in their abdomen. They have swelling and bruising in the abdominal area, and you suspect internal bleeding.

a) What should you do as a first aider to manage the situation?

a) As a first one aider, we will make sure the person's safety with the aid of the usage of moving them away from risk if crucial. Then we will name emergency services right away. Have the man or woman lie on their back with their legs slightly improved to decorate blood float, till this motives ache. Reassure them and keep them though to prevent in addition damage.

b) Why should you avoid applying direct pressure to the abdomen?

b)we will avoid using direct pressure to the belly as it could worsen internal bleeding or damage inner organs, probably major to lifestyles-threatening headaches.

(c) What signs of shock should you look for, and how should you respond?

c) we will look for signs and symptoms of marvel, collectively with faded, cold, or clammy pores and pores and pores and skin; rapid, inclined pulse; shallow breathing; and confusion or restlessness. respond with the useful resource of keeping the character warm temperature, retaining their characteristic, and monitoring their scenario until help arrives.


Q5 Create an Infographic (Visual Illustration) on Stopping Bleeding

Right here is the infographic you requested, I am illustrating the fundamental steps to prevent bleeding.

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  • In very first step we will identify the effected place of flowing blood from the patient. Then put a pressure on it to stop bleeding.

  • We will clean the wound with fresh flowing cool water, Dettol with clean and dry hands.

  • We will apply pyodine to heal the wounds with rapid recovery

  • Wrapping the affected area with bandage to heal the wounds and save from outside infections and germs.

If the cut is deep and bleeding not not stopping at home then we need an emergency treatment from availing the first aid services for better and safe recovery

I would like to invite my steemit fellows @jyoti-thelight @drhira @waterjoe @mikitaly @walictd and @lhorgic for taking part in SLC S21 Week 3 health care learning theme of the engagement challenge. Thanks


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