Mixed bleeding - is simultaneously going beyond the body content of the capillaries, venous and arterial vessels. You must have suffered a competent first aid in order to avoid too much blood loss.
How to recognize
This type of bleeding combines signs of damage arteries, veins and capillaries. It notes the release of a biological fluid is bright red at the same time with the heart beat. We observed a dark, burgundy, almost black venous blood. If the damage of capillaries small stream, bright color, similar to blood.
In addition, symptoms of blood loss is characterized by: the victim feels the weakness, suffering from dizziness. The heartbeat rate increases, the pressure decreases. Skin color becomes lighter. There is shortness of breath. A person wants to drink. If the aid was not provided in a timely manner, there are confusion, impaired consciousness. After some time, the person can faint.
You can define and localize damage. Most often mixed bleeding lesions observed in the liver, spleen, lung or kidney. It may appear in cases when the chest or abdominal cavity has been damaged.
What to do
First aid should be given immediately: it will help avoid complications, irreversible consequences. It is necessary to call an ambulance, if there is severe damage, open and closed fractures, gunshot wounds, deep stab wounds, lesions of internal organs. If internal bleeding is important to deliver the victim to a hospital immediately, blood accumulates in the inner cavities, disrupting not only the affected organs, but also others.
Actions depend on the cause. The wound will have to press: it will slow down the output of the biological fluid. This step is necessary even in the absence of gloves: between the hands and the affected area can put a clean handkerchief or a folded shirt. It is best to use a bandage. Should not stop the pressure even in the event of pain in humans.
If the wound serious need painkillers. You must use Analgin, diphenhydramine.
Napkin should be removed after 10-15 minutes. Treat the edges of the wound with antiseptic. Impose a fresh bandage. If possible, apply a pressure bandage. In wounds and other wounds of the chest in which such a method is not possible, it should be used to secure the bandage roll plaster imposed under tension.
If the injured limb can apply a tourniquet; it should apply on the affected area. This will constricted blood vessels, blood circulation slows down the local, which will reduce its losses. Using this method is allowed only in extreme cases when there is a risk of losing too much fluid. Incorrect use can cause pain, excessive compression often leads to numbness in the hands or feet, hematoma.
In some cases, the patient is capable of independent movement. The wound should be a little bleeding at the same time quickly terminated. If the person can not move, this action is dangerous to his life, transportation is carried out by nearby people. It is important to monitor the state of the dressing if it is too soon soaked with blood, it is necessary to make sure there are no fractures, damage to major arteries and veins.
