Bleeding

Severe Bleeding

What is it?

Blood pumping from a wound, bleeding that does not slow down with pressure, and/or bleeding that is quickly soaking through bandage after bandage.

Plan of Action:

Call 911 or your local emergency number if the wound is deep or you're not sure how serious it is. Don't move the injured person except if needed to avoid further injury.

External Bleeding

What is it?

Bleeding due to breaking of the skin from cuts, scrapes, etc.
With all bleeding injuries, first identify:
If the flow of blood is continuous, steady, and heavy, consider the wound to be life-threatening.

Plan of Action:

For non-life-threatening bleeding:
When to Seek Emergency Care:

 

Internal Bleeding

What is it?

Bleeding inside the body.
When bleeding occurs inside the body, you may be able to see a bruise under the skin or you may not be able to see anything.
You should suspect internal bleeding if someone:

Plan of Action: