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Bleeding (minor)

Bleeding (minor)

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Bleeding (minor)

Learning objectives

By the end of the session you will be able to:

•recognise and respond to someone who has a

minor bleed

•understand the risk of cross-infection and how to

minimise this risk.

Bleeding (minor)

What is ‘minor’?

A grazed knee

A nosebleed

An amputated leg

Internal bleeding

A cut finger

A head wound

A bruise

A stab wound

Bleeding (minor)

Think about this scenario…

Your friend has been hit in the face with a football and their nose is bleeding quite heavily.

• Make a list of anything you think you would need to do to protect yourself or the casualty.

Bleeding (minor)

Treatment – small cut or graze

What you should do:

• put on disposable gloves, if available

• clean and dry the wound

• cover with an adhesive dressing.

Bleeding (minor)

Treatment – nosebleed

What you should do:

• sit the casualty down, leaning forward

• get them to pinch the soft part of their nose for 10 minutes and check to see if the bleeding has stopped

• try this for a maximum of three times; if the bleeding has not stopped seek medical help.