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Why is it important to stop the loss of blood after a severe injury?
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∙ 11y ago
If blood wouldn't clot then when someone got a cut his blood would never stop leaking from it. Now that the blood does clot the hole will be filled up and the blood would stop.
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∙ 14y ago
Wiki User
∙ 11y agoIf you loose to much blood you can die.
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Why do people lose 2pints of blood?
A severe blood loss injury
Why is it important to put pressure over the arterial pressure point nearest to the injury?
Arteries carry large volumes of blood. By applying pressure in the correct spot you can slow the loss of blood and allow blood to clot. In a severe injury, this could save a life.
What are the indication for blood transfusion?
severe blood loss anti or intra or post partum haemorrage and severe anemia to patient near to deliery
When you cut off your finger does your blood pressure increase?
The pain and the stress from the injury can result in a temporary increase in blood pressure. But if it's not tended to immediately and the blood loss stopped, it can result in a drop in blood pressure. This drop can sometimes be severe.
Can loss of blood from an injury cause a missed period?
No i am sure not
What is copious blood loss?
Copious means "large" or "abundant" - if you have copious blood loss, it means you have lost a lot of blood. (Usually through serious injury.)
What are the causes of shock?
blood loss, injury, internal bleeding, illness
What is crush injury?
pain at the site, associated would and blood loss
Which of the following commonly is seen after a head injury severe enough to result in a loss of consciousness?
retrograde amnesia
What is the paralysis of the lower extremities due to a severe spinal cord injury?
Paraplegia - (paralysis of the lower extremities) is cuased by severe injury to the spinal cord in the thoracic or lumbar region, resulting in loss of sensory and motor control below the level of the injury.
What are the signs and symptoms of severe external bleeding?
well there will be blood everywhere and they might be suffering from loss of blood
Hypovolemic shock cause by severe burns is the result of a loss of?
whole blood
