Bleeding Flashcards
0
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What is venous bleeding
A
–Dark red, flows slowly or severely
–Does not spurt and is easier to manage
1
Q
What is arterial bleeding
A
–Pressure causes blood to spurt and makes bleeding difficult to control.
–Typically brighter red and spurts in time with the pulse
2
Q
What is capillary bleeding
A
–Bleeding from damaged capillary vessels
–Dark red, oozes steadily but slowly
3
Q
What is hematemisis
A
Vomiting blood
4
Q
What is melena
A
Black poop
5
Q
What is hemoptysis
A
Coughing up blood or blood stained sputum
6
Q
What does epistaxis mean?
A
Nose bleed
