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External Arterial bleeding |
Bright red blood spurting from a wound usually indicates a severed or damaged artery. The blood is bright Red because it is rich and oxygen. |
This type of bleeding can be more difficult to control than any other. |
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External Venous bleeding |
Dark red blood that flows steadily from a wound usually indicates a severed or damaged vein. The blood is dark red because it holds little or no oxygen. It flows steadily because it is under less pressure than the blood in the arteries. |
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External capillary bleeding |
Dark red blood that oozes slowly from a wound usually indicates damage to capillaries. In most cases, this type of bleeding clot spontaneously and is controlled easily. |
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