Bleeding
Bleeding, technically known as haemorrhaging (Brit.) or hemorrhaging (US) is the loss of blood or blood escape from the circulatory system.[1]
Bleeding can occur internally, where blood leaks from blood vessels inside the body, or externally, either through a natural opening such as the mouth, nose, ear or anus, or through a break in the skin.
Desanguination is a major blood loss. Exsanguination is losing enough blood to cause death.[2] A person does not have to lose all of their blood to die. People can die from losing half to two-thirds of their blood.[3]
Typically, a healthy person can endure a loss of 10–15% of the total blood volume without serious medical difficulties, and blood donation typically takes 8–10% of the donor's blood volume.[4]
References
- ↑ Bleeding Health ArticleHealthline. Retrieved 2007-06-18.
- ↑ Dictionary Definitions of ExsanguinationReference.com. Retrieved 2007-06-18.
- ↑ Mistovich, Joseph J.. Prehospital Emergency Care (July 18, 2013)Prentice Hall. ISBN 978-0133369137.
- ↑ Blood Donation InformationUK National Blood Service. Retrieved 2007-06-18.