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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 inadequate pumping action of the heart. It is often the result of a heart attack or congestive heart failure. |
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Compensated shock
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when the patient is developing shock but the body is still able to maintain perfusion. |
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Decompensated shock
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when the body can no longer compensate for low blood volume or lock of perfusion. Late signs such as decreasing blood pressure become evident. |
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Hemorrhage
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bleeding, especially severe bleeding |
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Hemorrhagic shock
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shock resulting from blood loss |
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Hemostatic agents
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substances applied such as powders, dressings, gauze, or bandages to open wounds to stop bleeding |
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Hypoperfusion
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the body’s inability to adequately circulate blood to the body’s cells to supply them with oxygen and nutrients. Also known as shock. |
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Hypovolemic shock
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shock resulting from blood or fluid loss (can also be caused by burns where plasma is lost) |
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Irreversible shock
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when the body has lost the battle to maintain perfusion to vital organs. Even if adequate vital signs return, the patient may die days later due to organ failure. |
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Neurogenic shock
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hypoperfusion due to nerve paralysis resulting in the dilation of blood vessels that increases the volume of the circulatory system beyond the point where it can be filled. |
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Perfusion
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the supply of oxygen to and removal of waste from, the body’s cells and tissues as a result of the flow of blood through the capillaries. |
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Pressure dressing
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a bulky dressing held in position with a tightly wrapped bandage, which applies pressure to help control bleeding |
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Shock
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the body’s inability to adequately circulate blood to the body’s cells to supply them with oxygen and nutrients, which is a life-threatening condition. |
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Tourniquet
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a device used for bleeding control that constricts all blood flow to and from an extremity |
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Venous bleeding
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bleeding from a vein, which is characterized by dark red or maroon blood and a steady, easy to control flow |
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Arteries
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carry oxygen rich blood away from the heart |
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Capillaries
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Oxygen rich blood emptied from the arteries inside. |
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Veins
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blood that has been depleted of oxygen and loaded with carbon dioxide and other waste in the capillaries empties into these. One way valve carries it back to heart. |
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AlteredMental Status |
brain not receiving enough oxygen. 1st sign |
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Pale, cool and clammy skin |
low blood volume. 2nd sign |
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Nausea and vomiting
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blood diverted from digestive system to vital organs. 3rd sign |
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Late signs of shock
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thirst, dilated pupils, and some cases cyanosis around the lips and nail beds
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Ways to stop external bleeding
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direct pressure, elevation, hemostatic agent and tourniquet |
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Other methods of blood control
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splinting, cold application and pneumatic anti-shock garment |
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Epistaxis |
nose bleeds |
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At risk for internal bleeding
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falls, motor vehicle crashes, auto-pedestrian collisions, blast injuries, gunshot wounds, stab sounds, impaled objects. |
