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INTERNAL BLEEDING
DETECTION
In the case of a traumatic lesion, such as a car accident or a fall,
internal bleeding may not be apparent immediately. However,
taking into consideration the dangers of internal bleeding, it
is to be suspected if one of the following signs is observed:
Bleeding through the ears, nose, rectum, vagina; or blood
vomiting or blood in saliva.
Contusion of neck, throat or abdomen.
Penetrating wounds in the cranium, chest or abdomen.
Tumefaction or abdominal pain, often accompanied by abdominal
muscles spasms.
Internal hemorrhage can produce shock (collapse) because the
volume of blood in the body diminishes. The person may feel
weakness, thirst and anxiety (imminent death sensation). The
skin is cold and breathing becomes fast and superficial; shakes
and great uneasiness appear. Loss of conscience may occur,
mainly when the person is standing or seated, recovering when
laying down. Raising the legs up is very convenient in the case
of shock.
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