HLTH 216 Lecture Notes - Lecture 13: Internal Bleeding, Vaginal Bleeding, Tourniquet

• School: Texas A&M University
• Department: Health
• Course: HLTH 216
• Professor: Daniel Alton Kniffin

Document Summary

Average-size adult has 5 to 6 quarts (5 to 6 l) of blood. Rapid blood loss can lead to shock and death. Loss of 1 quart (1 l) in adult. Loss of a half quart (0. 5 l) in child. Loss of a large quantity of blood in a short amount of time. Severed blood vessels draw back and constrict. Serves as a protective covering for wound. If no gloves, improvise with other materials. Expose wound to find source of bleeding. Place sterile gauze pad or clean cloth over wound. Hold direct pressure for at least 5 minutes. If the bleeding does not stop within 10 minutes: Add dressings and press harder over a wider area. Apply a pressure bandage over the dressing. Consider using a tourniquet if severe bleeding from an arm or leg cannot be stopped. Dispose of gloves and wash your hands. Bleeding is controlled - what to do.