...heart disease accounts for 36% of all deaths in Ireland...

• Bleeding which cannot be seen on the outside of the body.
• Due to a precipitating agent / trauma / disease bleeding occurs inside the body.
  

Identification / look out for:

• Pain
• Cold pale clammy skin
• Weak and rapid pulse
• Thirst
• Confusion
• Loss of consciousness
• Blood
  • By mouth
  • Urine
  • Stool
• Severe bruising.

What to do:

1. Treat for Shock
   • Make the patient lie down
   • Raise the legs.
2. Phone for an Ambulance
3. Monitor until help arrives

Do not:

1. Over heat the patient.
2. Waste time, which is precious in this case.