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Can you live on 2 pints of blood?

my mom did, somehow. its pretty much physically impossible to live on 2 pints from what the doctors said. they told us my mom was gonna die, but she didn't. I dont know if it was just a miracole, or what, but i would say the chances of living on 2 pints would be around 1 in 100,000 - 1 in a billion.


Could a person survive with loss of 8 pints of blood?

Losing 8 pints of blood would be fatal as the average adult body only holds about 10 pints of blood. Losing that amount of blood would result in severe hypovolemic shock and organ failure unless emergency medical treatment is administered promptly.


How much blood lose does it take in the human body to die?

The amount of blood in a body varies slightly with size, sex and age, but the average human has 8-12 pints of blood in their body. A blood loss of 4 pints or more without immediate medical attention will usually prove fatal.


What is the medical term meaning death of tissue caused by loss of blood supply followed by bacterial invasion?

The medical term for death of tissue caused by loss of blood supply followed by bacterial invasion is "gangrene." Gangrene can result from conditions like diabetes, peripheral artery disease, or severe infections that impair blood flow to tissues, leading to tissue death and potential bacterial invasion. Immediate medical attention is necessary to prevent further spread and complications.


What helps decrease blood loss and which constricts the vessels?

Applying pressure on the wound helps decrease blood loss by promoting the formation of blood clots. Additionally, vasoconstrictors such as epinephrine can constrict blood vessels to reduce blood flow to the area, helping to decrease bleeding.

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Is blood loss of 2 pints dangerous?

No unless it continues. If it does, then yes.


How many pints of blood can you loose before you die?

Depends on the age and sex of the individual. Typically a loss of 40- 50% of your blood will result in death. Unless immediate action is obviously taken.


Can you live on 2 pints of blood?

my mom did, somehow. its pretty much physically impossible to live on 2 pints from what the doctors said. they told us my mom was gonna die, but she didn't. I dont know if it was just a miracole, or what, but i would say the chances of living on 2 pints would be around 1 in 100,000 - 1 in a billion.


What happens when you lose blood?

Blood can be replaced by your body. When you are giving blood donations you may feel light headed or dizzy but you will be back to normal in a few hours. Loss of to much can cause death. But don't worry you have at least 8 pints if you are an adult.


Hemorrhage with large blood loss causes?

Any large blood loss can cause death.


If you are 3 pints low of blood what does that mean?

Losing 3 pints of blood is considered a severe blood loss and can lead to life-threatening complications. It is essential to seek immediate medical attention to receive blood transfusions and stabilize your condition.


Is it bad bad bad to lose 3 pints of blood?

in a way it could be bad to lose 3 pints of blood but it depends what condition you are in when you lose it. It also depends too like if you lose it at periods of times or all at the same time. I hope i helped you out !


How much blood loss cause death?

There is not a certain amount of blood loss that results in death. It depends on the persons fitness and health. Typically half to two thirds of their blood must be lost.


Can someone bleed to death from SRP?

You can bleed to death from anything.... Atilla the Hun died of blood loss from a nosebleed.... You could die of blood loss from a paper cut...


Why cutthroat causes death?

Blood loss and you can no longer breathe


How did George Washington die?

George Washington sadly died from too much blood loss. He had a throat infection, epiglottis, and his doctors took away 8 pints of his blood, when there's only 12 pints of his blood! That was a very sad day, who all lived at the time.


Could a person survive with loss of 8 pints of blood?

Losing 8 pints of blood would be fatal as the average adult body only holds about 10 pints of blood. Losing that amount of blood would result in severe hypovolemic shock and organ failure unless emergency medical treatment is administered promptly.