External Hemorrhage 1

NCM 118

EXTERNAL
HEMORRHAGE
• ABANG, KATHLEEN
• ADE, RICO ANGELO
• ALI, MARHAMA
• LATIPH, BAI FARISHA
CONTENT
• BACKGROUND
• CAUSES
• SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS
• COMPLICATIONS
• NURSINGPROCESS/MEDICAL MANAGEMENT
External hemorrhage, also known as external
bleeding, is a medical condition characterized
by the escape of blood from the circulatory
system through a break or injury in the skin,
blood vessels, or other tissues, leading to the
visible presence of blood outside the body.
TRAUMA RELATED
• bleeding that occurs due to physical injuries and accidents. This type of bleeding

c can result from various traumatic events, including falls, sharp object wounds,
sports injuries, or motor vehicle accidents.

a • Depending on the severity of the trauma, external hemorrhage may manifest as:
￭ Lacerations (cuts)
u ￭ Abrasions
￭ Hematoma (bruises)
s ￭ Puncture wound
￭ Crushing wound
e ￭ Gunshot wound
s SURGICAL AND MEDICAL CAUSES

• external hemorrhage that are typically associated with invasive procedures,
medical conditions, or medications that affect the body's ability to clot blood
properly
SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS
• Visible bleeding (most obvious and common sign)

• Pain
• Paleness
• Rapid heart rate
• Shock (a life threathing condition in more severe cases of external bleeding)
• Weakness
essential first aid:
bleeding control
• ENSURE SAFETY 2. PRIMARY ASSESSMENT
• Prioritize safety for both the • Conduct a primary assessment of the
injured person and the healthcare patient's condition following the ABCs of
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3. CALL FOR HELP 2. PRIMARY ASSESSMENT
• If bleeding is severe, Imediately call 911 or your local emergency number to request
professional medical assistance. Describe the situation and location accurately.
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4. CONTROL BLEEDING
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• If bleeding persists,
be used you may
to develop consider the use of tourniquets as a last resort, while
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ensuring proper tourniquet application and documentation of the time of
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application.
5 MONITOR THE INJURED 6 stay with the person
PERSON
Continue providing care and stay
2
Keep a close eye on the person's with the injured person until
condition. Watch for signs of shock, professional medical help arrives. Be
such as rapid breathing, weakness, prepared to provide additional
confusion, or paleness. Reassure and assistance as needed. When EMS
keep the injured person calm. arrives, provide them with a brief but
clear report of what you've done,
including the application of a
tourniquet, if applicable.
actions of ems
• assessment
EMS personnel will assess the
patient's condition, including the
severity of the bleeding, vital signs,
and overall health.
2. advanced care
advanced medical care will be provided
including the administration of IV fluids
and medications, if necessary.
3 wound and pain 6 TRANSPORT
management
The wound will be furtherly Secure the patient on a stretcher,
2
evaluated and may provide more ensuring adequate support and
advanced wound care, including stability. Continue to monitor vital
sutures, wound cleaning, and signs and provide necessary care
dressing changes. If the patient is during transport to the hospital or
experiencing pain, pain management medical facility.
options can be provided.
5.
DOCUMENTATIO
Accurate and thorough documentation is vital. EMS personnel
must record details of the patient's condition, vital signs,
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treatment provided, and response to interventions.
COMPLICATIONS
Severe bleeding, if not given first aid and proper
medical attention promptly, can lead to various
complications, some of which can be life-threatening.
These complications include:
• Shock
• Organ Damage
• Anemia
• Infection
• Delayed Recovery
• Death
reference
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK542273/#:~:text=Hemorrhaging%20can%20be%20eithe
r%20external,close%20monitoring%20of%20vital%20signs.
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s SURGICAL AND MEDICAL CAUSES

• Visible bleeding (most obvious and common sign)

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