Internal
Bleeding
Important!
 | Call 911 or your emergency number. |
Symptoms
| Bruises
| Coughing or vomiting blood
| Rectal bleeding
| Vaginal (but not menstrual) bleeding
| Blood in urine
| Bleeding from the nose or ear
| Skull, chest or abdominal wounds
| Dizziness
| Fainting
| Weak pulse
| Shortness of breath
| Shallow breathing
| Dilated pupils
| Pale, clammy skin |
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Caution
Do you suspect a head, neck or
back injury?
First Aid
- Check the victim's ABCs. If
the victim is not breathing or does not have a pulse or
heartbeat, begin CPR.
While you wait for medical help, periodically recheck the
victim's ABCs.
- Keep the victim calm and still. Do not give him
anything to eat or drink.
- If the victim's arm or leg is swollen or mis-shapen,
immobilize it.
Illustration: Stabilizing
an Arm
Illustration: Placing
an Arm in a Sling
Illustration: Stabilizing
a Shoulder or Collarbone
Illustration: Splinting
the Lower Leg
Illustration: Splinting
the Upper Leg or Hip
- Begin treatment for shock
while you wait for medical help.
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