BASIC TRAINING COURSE . |
THE NIGERIA POLICE FORCE
TOPIC OVERVIEW .
With severe bleeding, any of these may be true: Blood is pumping from the wound. The bleeding does not stop or slow down with pressure. Blood is quickly soaking through bandage after bandage.
The average adult human as anywhere between 8 and 12 pints of blood depending on their body size. There are three types of bleeding:
The average adult human as anywhere between 8 and 12 pints of blood depending on their body size. There are three types of bleeding:
- Arterial. ... which pumps
- Venous. ... which flows
- Capillary. ... which is surface bleeding.
OBJECTIVES .
In this video we explain what to do if someone is bleeding severely.
When bleeding is severe, it can be dramatic and distressing.
If someone’s bleeding isn’t controlled quickly, they may develop shock and become unresponsive.
When bleeding is severe, it can be dramatic and distressing.
If someone’s bleeding isn’t controlled quickly, they may develop shock and become unresponsive.
REQUIRED MATERIALS .
Students require a file and/or folder, pen and paper and this will form the basis of the student's "Best Book".
CONTENT (LESSON BODY) .
ASSESSMENT .
All NPF officers should learn, practice and understand the content of this video.
The assessment, which will be undertaken, is both a written and practical test with a final exam.
The assessment, which will be undertaken, is both a written and practical test with a final exam.
SUMMARY & TAKEAWAY .
If someone is bleeding heavily, the main aim is to prevent further blood loss and minimise the effects of shock.
Check that there's nothing embedded in the wound. If there is, take care not to press down on the object. Instead, press firmly on either side of the object and build up padding around it before bandaging to avoid putting pressure on the object itself.
If nothing is embedded:
Wrap the package in soft fabric and place in a container of crushed ice. Do not let the limb touch the ice.
Make sure the severed limb goes with the patient to hospital.
Always seek medical help for bleeding, unless it's minor.
- Remove any clothing or debris on the wound. ...
- Stop the bleeding. ...
- Help the injured person lie down. ...
- Don't remove the gauze or bandage. ...
- Tourniquets: A tourniquet is effective in controlling life-threatening bleeding from a limb. ...
- Immobilize the injured body part as much as possible.
Check that there's nothing embedded in the wound. If there is, take care not to press down on the object. Instead, press firmly on either side of the object and build up padding around it before bandaging to avoid putting pressure on the object itself.
If nothing is embedded:
- Apply and maintain pressure to the wound with your gloved hand, using a clean pad or dressing if possible. Continue to apply pressure until the bleeding stops.
- Use a clean dressing to bandage the wound firmly.
- If bleeding continues through the pad, apply pressure to the wound until the bleeding stops, and then apply another pad over the top and bandage it in place. Do not remove the original pad or dressing, but continue to check that the bleeding has stopped.
Wrap the package in soft fabric and place in a container of crushed ice. Do not let the limb touch the ice.
Make sure the severed limb goes with the patient to hospital.
Always seek medical help for bleeding, unless it's minor.
LOOK FORWARD TO .
How to bandage a hand.