A first aider must have knowledge about different types of bleeding and its characteristics. But little knowledge is always a dangerous thing. Knowledge about the following is equally important for Red Cross CPR AED certification holders: 

  • Trauma, medical conditions, and medicines are responsible for all these bleeding types. 
  • First aid for bleeding.
  • Bleeding is a sign of an emergency.

Let's get to the point without taking time anymore.

  • Trauma, Medical Conditions, And Medicines Responsible For Bleeding:

Let's first remind you about different types of bleeding. Take a look at the list below:

  • Arterial Bleeding.
  • Venous Bleeding.
  • Capillary Bleeding.
  • Internal Bleeding.
  • External Bleeding.

Again, we have already discussed all the characteristics of all these types of bleeding. 

Bleeding happens because of the following reasons:

Trauma:

Severe cuts, scrapes, gunshots, wounds, bruises or hematoma, and injuries from crushing and puncture wounds caused due to accidents, injuries, and traumas are some reasons for all types of bleeding listed above. As a CPR certification holder, you must know that puncture wounds are usually caused by needles, nails, and knives. 

Medical Conditions:

Traumas are not the only reason for all these types of bleeding. Even medical conditions like hemorrhagic disorders, leukemia, liver diseases, menstrual disorders, kidney disease, and gastrointestinal conditions can also cause bleeding. This is the reason all  CPR certification holders are taught about these medical conditions during the course. 


Medicines: 

Several medical treatments and medicines increase the possibility of bleeding. It is of the utmost importance for a CPR certification holder to seek an experienced doctor's advice before giving those medicines to the patient. The doctor will warn you about the chances of bleeding in addition to telling you what and what not to do while prescribing those medicines or treatments to the patient. Listed below are those medicines for your reference:

  • Antibiotics (if you use antibiotics for a long period).
  • Blood Thinners can also cause bleeding. 
  • Radiation therapy can also cause thinners. 
  • NSAIDs and other Aspirins can also cause bleeding. 

First Aid Process For Bleeding:

A CPR certification holder must know the correct first process of bleeding. Take a look at the process below for your knowledge: 

  • Stay calm.
  • Try to assess the severity.
  • Focus on applying direct pressure on injured body parts/wounds.
  • Elevate the injured body part. 
  • Try to maintain pressure. 
  • Use a tourniquet as a last resort. 
  • Try to seek medical help as soon as possible. 
  • Stay with the accident victim/patient.  
  • Bleeding As A Sign Of An Emergency:

Bleeding is a sign of an emergency. Bleeding must be taken as a sign of emergency under all circumstances. This is what first aiders are taught during their Red Cross CPR AED certification by experienced professionals. 

Stay in touch with us! Keep coming back here to read more about it. You will get a lot of knowledge about it on a daily basis. Our next post will focus on educating you about treatments of all types of bleeding in detail to help you save lives under critical circumstances. 

We are telling you about it in parts to help you process all the knowledge in your memory easily and systematically. We don't want you to face any problems in this process. 

Those who want to increase their knowledge about the concept of deadly bleeding should come to our official website and enroll in the ActiCert Red Cross CPR AED certification course. You will have a chance to learn about it from experienced professionals. 

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