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| bleeding from an artery, which is characterized by bright red blood that is rapid, profuse, an difficult to control. |
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| bleeding from capillaries, which is characterized by a slow, oozing flow of blood. |
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| 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 attach or congestive heart failure. |
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| when the patient is developing shock but the body is still able to maintain perfusion |
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| 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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| bleeding, especially severe bleeding |
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| shock resulting from blood loss |
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| substances applied as powders, dressings gauze, or bandages to open wounds to stop bleeding |
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| the bodys inability to adequately circulate blood to the body's cells to supply them with oxygen and nutrients |
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| shock resulting from blood or fluid loss |
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| hypoperfusion due to nerve paralysis (some-times caused by spinal cord injuries) 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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| the supply of oxygen to and removal of wastes from the body's cells and tissues as a result of the flow of blood thru the capillaries. |
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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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| 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. also known as hypoperfusion. |
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| a device used for bleeding control that constricts all blood flow to and from an extremity. |
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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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