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Arterial Bleeding |
bleeding from an artery, which is characterized by bright red blood that is rapid, profuse, and difficult to control |
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capillary bleeding |
bleeding from capillaries which is characterized by a slow oozing flow of blood |
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cardiogenic shock |
shock, or lack of perfusion, brought on not by blood loss but by the hearts inadequate pumping action. it is often the result of a heart attack or congestive heart failure. |
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compensated shock |
when the patient is developing shock and the body is still able to maintain perfusion |
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decompensated shock |
when the body can no longer compensate for low blood volume or lack of perfusion. Late signs such as decreasing blood pressure become evident. |
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hemorrhage |
bleeding ( especially severe bleeding) |
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hemorrhagic |
shock resulting from blood loss |
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hemostatic |
agents substances applied as powders, dressing, gauze, or bandages to open wounds to stop bleeding |
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How do stop or slow down profuse bleeding? |
Direct Pressure ( glove hand is best ) |
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What are the types of shock ? |
Hypovolemic, Cardiogenic, hemorrhagic, Neurogenic |
