First Aid Review

Any injury to soft tissue + the two categories

Where the skin is scraped off and bleeding is limited

Cut caused by a sharp object; edges of the wound are smooth. If cut deep may have excessive bleeding, damage to nerves, muscles, or other tissue

Tearing of tissues, jagged wound borders

Caused by a sharp object such as a pin, nail, bullet; external bleeding may be limited, increasing risk of infection

Tissue torn or separated from the victim’s body; bleeding usually heavy; preserve part since a surgeon may be able to reattach it.

Where a body part is cut off and separated from the body. Wrap part in cool, moist dressing, and place in a plastic bag. Never place part directly on ice.

The four main methods to control bleeding include:

What type of blood vessel is damaged if the blood clots quickly and oozes from the wound?

What type of blood vessel is damaged if the blood is bright red and squirts out?

What type of blood vessel is damaged if the blood is darker red/maroon and is slow and steady bleeding?