BLEEDING FROM A MINOR HEAD WOUND

TYPES

There are two types of injuries resulting in bleeding from a minor head wound. The two forms of head injuries are open and closed head injuries.

• A closed head wound does not fracture the skull.
• An open head injury cracks the skull and may penetrate the brain.

SYMPTOMS

Because your head has the most blood arteries of any part of your body, bleeding from a minor head wound is excessive. The following are common signs of a minor head wound:

• Lightheadedness
• Nausea
• Bleeding
• Headache
• Temporary ringing in the ears
• Slight confusion

TREATMENT

A minor head wound may not necessitate surgery. However, get medical attention and look for indications of a head injury, which can appear later. Here’s how to stop the bleeding from a minor head wound.

• Wash your hands thoroughly with soap and water.
• Before putting pressure on the person’s wound, wear disposable gloves if you have them. If you don’t have gloves, utilize several layers of cloth or plastic bags.
• Allow the person to lie down.
• Clean the surrounding area of the wound of any visible things. Don’t attempt to clean the wound.
• Firmly compress gauze, a clean cloth, or the cleanest material available. If you can’t remove an object from the wound, add pressure around it rather than directly over it.
• Firmly compress gauze, a clean cloth, or the cleanest material available on the wound. If you can’t remove an object from the wound, add pressure around it rather than directly over it.
• Apply consistent pressure for 15 minutes. Refrain from looking after a few minutes to see whether the bleeding has stopped. If the blood overflows through the cloth, replace it without raising the first.
• Do everything you can to keep the wound clean and prevent future harm to the region.