Capillary bleeding

In most cases, injuries accompanied by with capillary bleeding .Do not pose a threat to the health of the victim, as there is a slight loss of blood. The danger appears only if the victim has reduced blood clotting( hemophilia, liver disease, sepsis, medication).

To stop capillary bleeding, the method of applying a pressure bandage is applied, but beforehand the wound should be cleaned of dirt, washed with clean water, then around the wound, lubricate the skin with tincture of iodine, apply a tamponade with 3% hydrogen peroxide. Then close the wound with several layers of sterile gauze napkins or bandage. In the absence of such, you can use improvised means, for example a clean handkerchief, a clean sheet, torn to wide tapes, etc. Next on the napkins, put tightly rolled bundle of cotton wool, and then tightly bandage the rounds of the bandage. In the absence of cotton wool, a rolled sterile bandage can be used.

Like other types of bleeding, the capillary is divided not only by the external, but also by the internal. It is observed in the absence of a violation of the integrity of the skin, but with the formation of a hematoma under it. In most of these cases, the victim does without medical assistance. But in some cases, the hematoma is a sign of a serious injury, fracture or damage to the internal organs. Therefore, if the symptoms of a bruise increase within 24 hours after getting the injury, you should seek medical help, but for now, to alleviate the condition of the victim, first put a cold or ice compress on the bruised place: for this purpose it is recommended to soak in a cold water a large piece of tissueand put on a bruised place;or use ice from the cold store, wrapping it in a cellophane bag, and then wrap it with a cloth or a towel;You can use frozen vegetables or a piece of frozen meat, also wrapped with a towel or cloth.

Cold or ice compress is recommended to change and leave on the site of injury until it loses its sensitivity and reddens, which is about 15-20 minutes: if the skin in place of the bruise is white, the compress should be immediately removed. After some time the compress is applied again until relief comes, but no more than 16 hours. To limit blood circulation and reduce edema, the injured place should be left alone. After 0.5-1 day, when a change in the color of the bruise on blue-black occurred, the wound site should be reheated. Otherwise, the early use of heat can only worsen the situation, stimulating the edema, which will prevent further treatment. Heating is carried out with the help of hot compresses or iodine mesh, if possible, you can use local warming creams, and always remember that hot compresses and heaters are incompatible with warming creams. In such wounds, do not use such anesthetic drugs as aspirin or ibuprofen, because they affect the speed of blood clotting - lower it.