Internal bleeding

●Urgent

⚠️ Check: Is the area safe for you to approach?

Call 112. Lay them down. Keep warm. Watch breathing. No food or drink.

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DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Do NOT give water, tea, or pain medicine unless EMS instructs.

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DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Do NOT assume they are fine because there is no blood on the outside.

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DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Do NOT massage or heat the abdomen.

DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Say: "Possible internal bleeding after [injury]. Person pale/weak/confused."
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Report pulse if you can count it — fast and weak is concerning.

Suspected internal bleeding always needs emergency hospital evaluation.

DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Internal bleeding requires imaging, blood transfusion, and surgery — only hospitals can treat this.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Do not wait for bruising to appear — shock signs after trauma are enough reason to call 112.

Know your limits: DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — You cannot see or stop internal bleeding. Call for help and treat for shock while waiting.

This helper does not contact emergency services. You must call yourself.

When you are safe, you can read more about this emergency.

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