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- $Pages,3
- $Title,Bleeding
- $Page1
- $Sounds,STL11,STL12,STL13
- $SubTitle,Signs To Look For
- $Text, Determine if blood is flowing from a vein or artery or both:
- $Text, Arterial bleeding is bright red and spurts from a wound. It is critical because blood is pumped out at a fast rate.
- $Text, Venous bleeding is darker red and flows steadily.
- $End1
- $Page2
- $QT,Bleeding
- $QT1,0,6966
- $QT2,7000,11300
- $QT3,11333,15133
- $SubTitle,Immediate Treatment
- $Text,1. As with all serious injuries: Check and maintain an open airway, restore breathing and circulation.
- $Text,2. Raise the limb above the victim's heart if you don't suspect a broken bone.
- $Text,3. Apply direct, constant pressure with a clean compress.
- $End2
- $Page3
- $QT,Bleeding
- $QT1,15166,20800
- $QT2,20833,25166
- $SubTitle,Immediate Treatment
- $Text,4. If bleeding slows or stops, apply a pressure bandage to secure the compress.
- $Text,5. If you can't stop the bleeding, call emergency medical help.
- $End3
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