First Aid For Internal Bleeding

Signs & Symptoms:
- Nausea
- Cold, clammy skin
- Trouble breathing after an injury
- Abdominal pain, tenderness
- Spitting or coughing blood
- Bloody vomit or diarrhea (also may appear like coffee grounds)
- Loss of consciousness with no visible cause
- Signs of Shock

Be Suspect if any of the above signs and symptoms accompanies:
- An injury to chest or abdomen
- A shooting or stabbing wound
- Car accident, fall from height or pedestrian injury
- Sports injury

Tips:
- Do not give anything by mouth.
- Do not leave victim alone unless going for help.
- Be sure the scene is safe for you to enter.
- Call for medical help.
- If not nauseated/vomiting and spinal injury is not suspected – place victim in Shock Position.
- If nauseated/vomiting and spinal injury is not suspected – place victim in Recovery Position.
- Monitor and treat for Shock if present.
- Monitor for responsiveness and perform CPR if needed.