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KPE 253--Chapter 8

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the average adult has____quarts of blood in their body   5 to 6  
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rapid blood loss of 1 quart or more can lead to   shock and death  
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external bleeding   blood coming from an open wound  
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hemorrhage   large amount of bleeding in a short time -severe bleeding  
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three types of external bleeding according to the type of blood vessel that is damaged   -an arterial, venous, or capillary -regardless of the type of bleeding or the type of wound, the first aid is the same. First, and most important, you must control the bleeding  
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arterial bleeding   -blood spurts from the wound -is the most serious type of bleeding because a large amount of blood can be lost in a very short period of time -less likely to clot because blood can only clot when it is flowing slowly -flows faster than most others  
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venous bleeding   -blood from a vein flows or steadily or gushes -flows fast & study, not like arterial bleeding  
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capillary bleeding   -most common type of bleeding, -blood oozes from capillaries steadily but slowly -usually is not serious and can be controlled easily -this type of bleeding will most likely clot -slow, oozing bleeding  
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each type of blood vessel--artery,vein, or capillary--   contains blood of a different shade of red  
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blood vessel spasm   arteries contain small amounts of muscle tissue in their walls.  
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clotting   -special elements (platelets) in blood form a clot -clotting serves as a protective covering for a wound until the tissues underneath can repair themselves  
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Management of bleeds (care for external bleeding)   1. PPE 2. Expose the wound 3. Apply a dressing & pressure- 5 minutes 4. Elevate above heart 5. pressure bandage 6. pressure points 7. donut ring (impaled object) 8. clean, redness, bandage when bleeding stops  
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internal bleeding   occurs when the skin is not broken and blood is not seen  
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internal bleeding-signs and symptoms   -bright rid blood from mouth, rectum, or in urine -dark, foul-smelling stool -pain, tenderness, bruising, or swelling -broken ribs -rigid abdomen  
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Care for internal bleeding   1. monitor breathing 2. expect vomiting 3. treat for shock by raising the V's legs 6 to 12 inches and covering the V with a coat or blanket for warmth 4. treat suspected internal bleeding by applying a splint 5. seek medical care  
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internal bleeding--treating bruises   -use rice procedure -for serious internal bleeding call 911, care for shock, if vomiting occurs roll V onto the side  
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