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coagulation
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the formation of clots to plug openings in injured blood vessels and stop blood flow
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ecchymosis
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discoloration of the skin associated with a closed wound; bruising
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epistaxis
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a nosebleed
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hematoma
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a mass of blood in the soft tissues beneath the skin
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hemophilia
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a congenital condition in which the patient lacks one or more of the bloods normal clotting factors
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hemorrhage
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bleeding
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hypovolemic shock
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a condition in which low blood volume, due to massive internal or external bleeding or extensive loss of body water, results in inadequate perfusion
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pneumatic antishock garment (PASG)
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an inflatable device that covers the legs and abdomen; used to splint the lower extremities or pelvis or to control bleeding in the lower extremities, pelvis, or abdomen
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pressure point
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a point where a blood vessel lies near a bone; useful when direct pressure and elevation do not control bleeding
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shock
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a condition in which the circulatory system fails to provide sufficient circulation so that every body part can perform its function; also called hypoperfusion
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