What do you do if someone fractures their head to the point of bleeding, then goes into shock?
Common first aid suggests elevating the legs if someone goes into shock, to cause blood to go to their head. However, if someone injures their head to the point of bleeding, you're supposed to elevate the head to flow blood away from it, thus slowing the bleeding. If both scenarios occur, a controversial situation occurs. What should be done?
I go online and ask a bunch of people for their opinion while the person hemmorhages and lapses into a coma. Doesn't everybody?
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4 Comments on What do you do if someone fractures their head to the point of bleeding, then goes into shock?
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gapsusie on
Mon, 22nd Dec 2008 2:57 pm
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Sweetpeajaysmom on
Mon, 22nd Dec 2008 3:17 pm
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mannix on
Mon, 22nd Dec 2008 4:07 pm
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chipmunk651 on
Mon, 22nd Dec 2008 4:29 pm
head injuries bleed alot anyway. I would most important not to move the patient even the feet, due to possible neck injury
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Well first cal 911, cover them with a blanket to help avoid shock and, hmmm not sure what to do about the elevation thing.
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raise legs to approximately 12 inches from the ground. apply any clean cloth over the wound. keep victim warm. call for help. immediate medical attention is needed in this case.
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I go online and ask a bunch of people for their opinion while the person hemmorhages and lapses into a coma. Doesn't everybody?
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