Bleeding
Alternate Names : Blood Loss, Open Injury Bleeding
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Call Immediately for Emergency Medical Assistance if
- The bleeding can't be controlled, or is associated with a serious injury.
- The wound might need stitches, or if embedded gravel or dirt cannot be removed easily with gently cleaning.
- Internal bleeding or shock is suspected.
- Signs of infection develop including increased pain, redness, swelling, discharge, swollen lymph nodes, fever, or red streaks spreading from the site toward the heart. (This is usually treated with topical or oral antibiotics. If untreated, an infection can cause a skin abscess or other complications.)
- If the injury involves an animal or human bite.
- If you are not up-to-date on tetanus immunization (within 5-10 years).
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