The average adult has 4.5 to 5.7 litres of blood and an average newborn just 270ml. Shock occurs with 15% blood loss.* *Source: https://www.healthline.com/health/how-much-blood-in-human-body#blood-volume-measurement Information on bleeding Bleeding might be external...
The condition of a collapsed or injured person may be made worse by movement, increasing pain, injury, blood loss and shock. However, if a person is lying in a dangerous area, for example on a road or railway, they may need to be moved to ensure safety. You should...
In this section you will work through the practical or ‘doing’ aspects of the DRSABCD. You will learn and practice these practical skills during your practical training session.
One of the main causes of shock is the loss of circulating blood through bleeding. Bleeding might be external or internal. If a patient has internal bleeding there may be no visible blood or other signs other than those of shock. Provide first aid for a bleeding...
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