First Aid for Bleeding | Wounds/ Dressings/ Bandages | External Bleeding | First Aid ppt | Guide to First Aid | Lesson - 4 | Learn Hutt

First Aid for Bleeding | Wounds/ Dressings/ Bandages | External Bleeding | First Aid ppt | Lesson - 4 | Learn Hutt

In the previous article we discussed about Internal Bleeding and Nose Bleeding (External Bleeding). In this article we are going to know full details about External Bleeding remaining topics (Ear Bleeding, Mouth Bleeding and Vaginal Bleeding).

If you want go with the previous article on “How to perform First Aid on Internal Bleeding”, click here.

External Bleeding

Ear bleeding: Bleeding that originates from inside the ear generally follows a rupture of the eardrum. Causes include a foreign body pushed into the ear, or a blow to the side of the head. The casualty may experience a sharp pain as the ear - drum ruptures, followed by earache and deafness, If bleeding follows a head injury, the blood may appear thin and watery. This is very serious, because it indicates that the skull is fractured and cerebrospinal fluid is leaking from around the brain.

First Aid:

• Help the casualty into a half - sitting position, with the head in clined to the injured side to let the blood drain. 
  
  
• Cover the ear with a sterile dressing or clean pad, lightly held in place. Do not plug the ear. 
  
  
• Send or take the casualty to hospital in the treatment position.

Mouth bleeds: Cuts to the tongue, lips, or lining of the mouth range from trival injuries to more serious wounds. The cause is usually the casualty’s own teeth or dental extraction. Profuse bleeding can be dangerous if inhaled; if the blood is swallowed, it can cause vomiting.

First Aid:

• Sit the casualty down, with the head forward and inclined towards the injured side, to allow blood to drain.
  
  
• Place a gauze-dressing pad over the wound. Ask the casualty to squeeze the wound and the pad between finger and thumb, and press for 10 minutes.
  
  
• If bleeding persists, replace the pad with a fresh one. Tell the

       casualty to let any escaping blood dribble.

• Advice the casualty to avoid hot drinks for 12 hrs.
  
  
• If the wound is large, or if bleeding persists beyond 30 minutes, or

recurs, seek medical or dental advice.

Do not wash the mouth out, as this may disturb a clot.

Vaginal bleeding: Bleeding from the vagina is most likely to be menstrual bleeding, often with abdominal cramps, but it can also indicate miscarriage, recent abortion, internal disease or infection, or injury as a result of sexual assault.

First Aid:

• Remove the woman, if possible, to a place with some privacy, or arrange for screening to be set up.
  
  
• Find a sanitary pad or a clean towel and give it to her.
  
  
• Make the casualty as comfortable as possible, in whichever position she prefers. If she chooses to sit up, prop her up with rolled - up clothing or cushions.

In this First Aid article series up to now, we have learnt Definition, Aims andScope of First Aid, Action in an Emergency, Air way blockage (choking) and Internal Bleeding.

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