Internal Bleeding

Question 1

What are the Signs and Symptoms of Internal Bleeding?

Answer 1

Injury to surface of body, bruising/swelling/tenderness, painful/swelling/deformed extremities, bleeding from mouth/rectum/vagina, TRD to ABD, vomiting coffee grounds/bright red, dark/tarry/bright red vomit, S+S of shock.

Question 2

When to Suspect Internal Bleeds?

Answer 2

Major Falls, Motor Vehicle accident, Auto/Pedestrian collision, Blast Injuries, Gunshot, Stabs, Impaled Object.

Question 3

Care for Internal Bleeds?

Answer 3

1. Assess ABC’s, notify ALS
2. Consider Oxygen
3. External Bleed Care
4. Provide 02 if suspected Shock
5. Splint/Tourniquet if suspected IB in extremity.
6. Preserve Body Temp
7. Transport