Section 3: Sports Injuries

Bleeding Injuries

INTERNAL BLEEDING

  • Risk of hidden bleeding into cavities in the abdomen, chest, thigh or pelvis
  • Caused by blunt force trauma blows to any of these areas
  • Risk of internal bleeding following a femur/pelvic fracture
  • Very few early signs or symptoms
  • Casualty will later display signs of shock
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