Hemorrhage occurs when a blood vessel ruptures, causing blood loss. The impression of severity will appear when you observe the following signs and symptoms in uncontrolled bleeding over time and depending on the blood volume lost:
-Paleness of the skin and mucous membranes (mouth, nose).
-Increasing anxiety.
-Heavy, rapid and shallow breathing.
-Fast and weak pulse.
-Obnubilation.
To do:
-Sit or lay down the victim.
-Calm her down.
-Adopt hygiene and safety measures against infections and contagions.
-Apply dressings or cloth tissues that are as aseptic as possible, covering the bleeding focus and press directly on them with your fingers, hand or fist.
-Elevate the affected limb if the injuries allow it.
-If the bleeding continues and the first layer of dressings has soaked: place another one on top without removing the first ones.
-Press again immediately.
-Bleeding persists: repeat the same previous operation.
-Apply a strong compressive bandage, keeping the limb elevated.
-Observe the discoloration under the bandage and if bluish or bruising, tingling or intense pain appears, progressively release the pressure, as long as the bleeding does not appear again.
-In case of dizziness or unconsciousness, place the victim in an anti-shock position.
-Continuously reassess the victim’s general condition, check their vital signs, and act if they deteriorate.
-If he is not breathing or his breathing is ineffective (blockages, poor chest movement), initiate cardiopulmonary resuscitation maneuvers.