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Losing a large amount of blood in a short period of time is known as a hemorrhage. To treat hemorrhaging, the injured person should be laid down to lessen the chance of shock with the wound elevated. Remove any debris from the wound, and apply firm pressure with a dressing until professional help arrives.
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What is hypovolic shock?
Excessive loss of blood
What are the advantages of blood clotting when cut?
It stops bacteria entering the blood.
What are the characteristics of ketosis?
Ketosis is a condition whereby there are many ketone bodies present in the blood. Some of the characteristics of ketosis are nervousness, weight loss and a loss of appetite.
What hormones are released in response to excessive blood loss?
Epinephrine by adrenal glands to stimulate vasoconstriction
Will excessive blood loss affect the kidney?
Yes, excessive blood loss can significantly affect the kidneys. When blood loss occurs, it can lead to reduced blood flow and oxygen supply to the kidneys, resulting in acute kidney injury (AKI). This decrease in perfusion can impair the kidneys' ability to filter waste and regulate fluid balance, potentially causing further complications. Maintaining adequate blood volume and pressure is crucial for kidney health.
What causes you to be low on iron and low on blood?
Low iron is most often simply due to low intake in the diet. Other than this, it may be low due to excessive iron loss, which can in turn be caused by blood loss e.g. due to menstruation. Being "low on blood", i.e. a low total blood volume can have entirely different causes. On the one hand, this can also be due to excessive blood loss, though this would require a large wound. On the other hand however, defects in the kidney's water retention mechanisms can lead to excessive loss of water in the urine and thereby reduction of the blood volume (and consequently increase in blood concentration).
What are plateletsanswer in 2 lines?
Platelets are a type of blood cell which prevent excessive blood loss. They stick together to create blood clots, and are manufactured 'to order' when we bleed.
What is a word that means controlling blood flow?
Hemostasis means controlling the flow of blood.
Iron retention in blood?
Excessive iron retention in the blood is a condition called hemochromatosis. The normal gain and loss of iron in a body is 1 milligram.
What risks are associated with joint replacement surgery?
the development of blood clots that may come loose and block the arteries, excessive loss of blood, and infection
Does excessive fluid accumulation in the blood result in hypotension?
Excessive fluid accumulation in the blood typically leads to hypertension, not hypotension. When there is too much fluid, it increases the overall blood volume, which raises blood pressure. Hypotension, or low blood pressure, can occur due to other factors such as dehydration, blood loss, or certain medical conditions. In summary, excessive fluid accumulation generally does not result in hypotension.
What is the living part of the blood?
The living part of blood is the white blood cells (leukocytes) and platelets. These cells are responsible for fighting infections and forming blood clots to prevent excessive bleeding.
