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Stopping bleeding with a tourniquet

Stopping bleeding with direct pressure

Stopping bleeding with pressure and ice

Blood loss; Open injury bleeding

• Blood coming from an open wound
• Bruising
• Shock
• Paleness
• Clammy skin
• Dizziness or light-headedness after an injury
• Rapid pulse , increased heart rate
• Low blood pressure
• Shortness of breath
• Confusion or decreasing alertness
• Weakness

Internal: any of the above, plus:

• Abdominal pain
• Swollen abdomen
• Signs of shock (see above)
• External bleeding through a natural opening
  • Blood in the stool (appears black, maroon, or bright red)
  • Blood in the urine (appears red, pink, or tea-colored)
  • Vaginal bleeding (heavier than usual or after menopause)
  • Blood in the vomit (looks bright red, or brown like coffee-grounds)

Review Date: 06/07/2006
Reviewed By: J.A. Lee, M.D., Division of Surgery, UCSF, San Francisco, CA. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.