Wounds and bleeding
Any break in the surface of the skin
(wound), will not only allow blood and other fluids to be lost, but
allow germs to enter the body. If the wound is minor, the aim of
the first aider is to prevent infection. severe wounds may be very
daunting to deal with but the aim is to prevent further blood loss
and minimise the shock that could result
from the bleeding.
Some closed wounds such as bruising could indicate an underlying
injury and first aiders need to be aware of the cause of injury as
this may alert you to a more serious condition, such as internal
bleeding.
Any open wound is at risk of becoming infected, it is important
to maintain good hygiene procedures to guard against prevent cross
infection between yourself and the casualty.