CONTROLLING BLEEDING

If bleeding is not controlled, the victim will go into shock within a short period of time, and finally die. An average adult has 5 liters of blood. The loss of only one liter can be fatal.

The Three Types of Bleeding:

1. Arterial - bleeding from an artery is spurting bleeding.
2. Venous - bleeding from a vein is flowing bleeding.
3. Capillary - bleeding from capillaries is oozing bleeding.

The Three main methods for controlling bleeding:

1. Direct pressure
2. Elevation above the heart
3. Pressure points