First aid for bleeding

In this topic

• Why bleeding is dangerous and where you start
• Capillary and venous bleeding
• Arterial bleeding and the tourniquet
• Internal bleeding, nosebleeds and what not to do

Key terms

• First aid
• 103 and 112
• Bleeding
• Capillary bleeding
• Venous bleeding
• Arterial bleeding
• Internal bleeding
• Pressure dressing
• Tourniquet
• Sterile dressing
• Antiseptic
• Nosebleed

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