Recognition of Arterial Bleeding
Bright red blood |
Darker, reddish-blue blood |
| Spurts | Oozes |
| Not often appreciated until blood pressure increases | Obvious on presentation |
Emergency Management of Bleeding
Location of Arterial Pressure Points:
Tourniquets:
Controlling Hemorrhage
Pressure on the wound is the most effective means of controlling hemorrhage.
Arterial bleeding following a
fracture of the distal radius and ulna.
Return to Controlling Hemorrhage