Chapter 26- Bleeding Flashcards
cells in the brain and spinal cord start to die after…
4-6 minutes
the typical male adult body contains approximately…
70 mL of blood per kilogram of body weight
the typical female adult body contains approximately…
65 mL of blood per kilogram of body weight
The body cannot tolerate an acute blood loss of
greater than 20% of total blood volume, or more than 2 pints (about 1 L) in the average adult.
signs of internal bleeding
abdominal tenderness
guarding
rigidity
pain
distention
vomiting blood
melena
In older patients, dizziness, faintness, or weakness may be the first sign of nontraumatic internal bleeding.
what kind of blood indicates serious internal injury or disease?
bright red blood from the mouth or rectum or hematuria
pain in the right shoulder could indicate injury to the…
liver
pain in the left shoulder could indicate injury to the…
spleen
hemostatic dressing
a dressing with a chemical on it that slows or stops bleeding by promoting clot formation
