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MODULE 4 – Bleeding
After completion of this module, the participants shall be able to:
Objective
HEART – “main pump” of body, 4
chambers push blood through
vessels.
ARTERIES – deliver blood FROM
the heart to all organs.
VEINS – collect blood FROM all
organs and deliver it to heart.
CAPILLARIES – smallest vessels,
facilitate exchange of O2/CO2 in
organs.
What is Bleeding?
Capillary Bleeding Venous Bleeding Arterial Bleeding
Types of Bleeding
Capillary bleeding
Capillary Bleeding
Venous bleeding
Looks like dark red
constantly oozing
river of blood.
MIGHT THREATEN
LIFE!!!
REQUIRES
IMMEDIATE
ASSISTANCE!
Venous Bleeding
Arterial bleeding
Looks like fountain
of blood bright red
in colour, coming
in spurts with each
heart-beat.
ALWAYS
THREATENS
LIFE!!!
REQUIRES
IMMEDIATE
ASSISTANCE!
Arterial Bleeding
Before you attempt to control bleeding –
always remember about BLOOD BORN
INFECTIONS!
Protect yourself from blood – have PPE
on!
Take care of your hands hygiene – wash
your hands before dealing with wounds.
If patient responsive – have him seated
or lay him flat on his back.
Remember, ABC principles are
applicable for severe bleeding!
Point End
End of Module 4