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Health Unit #2: First Aid

Health Unit #2: First Aid. Nosebleeds, Closed Wounds, and Shock. Nosebleeds . The nose has many blood vessels that can be easily damaged Nose injuries are usually caused by a blow from a blunt object or head impact. Nosebleeds.

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Health Unit #2: First Aid

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  1. Health Unit #2: First Aid Nosebleeds, Closed Wounds, and Shock

  2. Nosebleeds • The nose has many blood vessels that can be easily damaged • Nose injuries are usually caused by a blow from a blunt object or head impact

  3. Nosebleeds • Usually the blood comes out the nostrils, but it may drain to the back of the throat which can cause choking or vomiting.

  4. First Aid for Nosebleeds (1) Have the casualty sit with the head slightly forward while pinching the nostril or just below the bridge for 10-15 minutes.

  5. First Aid for Nosebleeds (2) Once you have controlled the bleeding, tell the casualty to avoid rubbing, blowing or picking the nose as this could restart the bleeding.

  6. First Aid for Nosebleeds (3) Petroleum jelly may be applied inside the nostril to help keep it from drying out.

  7. First Aid for Nosebleeds (4) If bleeding persists beyond the 15 minutes or reoccurs, seek medical care.

  8. Closed Wounds • A closed wound occurs when there is no break in the skin. • An example would be a bruise.

  9. Bruise Identifiers: • when you bump into something • internal bleeding occurs • there is swelling and discolouring (skin becomes purple)

  10. First Aid for Bruising What can you do for a bruise? • R.I.C.E: Rest, Ice, Compress (direct pressure) and Elevate

  11. Shock • the failure of body systems to work due to lack of blood circulation after an injury • in every injury there is some degree of shock

  12. Shock Signs of Shock: • pale face • moist skin • Nausea • mild-severe confusion

  13. Shock • What to do? • (1) Get medical help • (2) Keep casualty warm to maintain normal body temperatures • (3) Give fluids such as water if person is conscious • (4) Put the person in recovery position

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