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edmg From the Mouth
Definitions and You can usually stop bleeding from the mouth with pressure.
Key Facts
Bleeding from the mouth can be serious if blood or broken teeth block the air-
way and cause breathing problems or if you can't reach the bleeding area.
Actions Follow these steps when giving first aid to a person with bleeding from the
mouth:
Step Action
1
2 Make sure that the scene is safe. Get the first aid kit. Wear PPE.
3 If you can easily reach the bleeding, apply pressure to the area
with dressings.
Phone or ask someone to phone your emergency response
number (or 911) if
• You can't stop the bleeding
• The person has trouble breathing
Figure 21 . If the bleeding is from the
tongue, lip, or cheek, press the bleeding
area with sterile gauze or a clean cloth.
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Definitions and You can usually stop bleeding from the mouth with pressure.
Key Facts
Bleeding from the mouth can be serious if blood or broken teeth block the air-
way and cause breathing problems or if you can't reach the bleeding area.
Actions Follow these steps when giving first aid to a person with bleeding from the
mouth:
Step Action
1
2 Make sure that the scene is safe. Get the first aid kit. Wear PPE.
3 If you can easily reach the bleeding, apply pressure to the area
with dressings.
Phone or ask someone to phone your emergency response
number (or 911) if
• You can't stop the bleeding
• The person has trouble breathing
Figure 21 . If the bleeding is from the
tongue, lip, or cheek, press the bleeding
area with sterile gauze or a clean cloth.
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