1. HaemorrhagesHaemorrhages && ARRESTING OFARRESTING OF
haemorrhageshaemorrhages
2. To be able to explain the various types of haemorrhages Able
to demonstrate how to apply direct and indirect pressure in order
to stop haemorrhages LEARNING OBJECTIVESLEARNING OBJECTIVES
3. Theory Introduction Types of haemorrhage Symptoms of
haemorrhages Pressure Points Practical Methods of arresting
haemorrhages by direct & indirect pressure Conclusion
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4. What is haemorrhage? (Prn. hammer-ridge) Haemorrhage, also
commonly known as bleeding, is the loss of blood from the body, due
to external or internal injuries. INTRODUCTIONINTRODUCTION
5. Bleeding arising due to either external or internal wounds
inflicted by an object/person on a victim. Causes of
haemorrhage
6. Capillary haemorrhage from a capillary Venous haemorrhage
from a vein Arterial haemorrhage from an artery Common types of
internalCommon types of internal haemorrhagehaemorrhage
7. Types of haemorrhageTypes of haemorrhage Arterial
haemorrhages are difficult to control and life threatening. Venous
haemorrhages are easier to control than arterial haemorrhages.
While requiring medical attention, venous bleeding is not as
serious as arterial haemorrhages. The capillaries are the smallest
vessels in the body. These internal haemorrhages are easier to
control than arterial and venous haemorrhages, but the slow nature
of the bleeding makes them highly susceptible to infection.
8. Massive loss of blood Shock DEATH Dangers of
haemorrhageDangers of haemorrhage
9. Symptoms of haemorrhage Pallor (Paleness of the skin) Rapid
feeble pulse Thirst Giddiness Nausea Restlessness Cold & clammy
skin Fall in blood pressure Appearance of blood Appearance of
cyanosis (bluish mark)
10. THE PRESSURE POINTSTHE PRESSURE POINTS
11. Methods /Techniques of Arresting haemorrhagesMethods
/Techniques of Arresting haemorrhages Indirect pressureDirect
pressure
12. Raise the injured part above the level of the casualtys
heart Assist the casualty to lie down Remove any dirt or foreign
objects (not thoroughly) Apply firm pressure directly to wound till
bleeding stops Use pressure point if necessary Methods /Techniques
of Arresting haemorrhagesMethods /Techniques of Arresting
haemorrhages
13. Define haemorrhage Massive loss of blood from the blood
vessels due to injuries, both external and internal
QuestionsQuestions What are the 3 different type of haemorrhages?
1) Capillary haemorrhage 2) Venous haemorrhage 3) Arterial
haemorrhage
14. Name the 4 different pressure points: 1)Carotid
2)Subclavian 3)Brachial 4)Femoral (Inguinal) QuestionQuestion
15. CONCLUSIONCONCLUSION Haemorrhages require medical attention
and can be deadly. It is important to be able to correctly identify
the type of haemorrhage and apply the proper method of arresting
haemorrhages.