Bleeding and Hemorrhage

Flashcards covering different types of bleeding and the body's response to it.

Hemorrhage

The loss of blood, either internally or externally.

External Bleeding

Bleeding from the outside of the body.

Arterial Bleeding

Bright red blood that spurts in time with the pulse; often the worst case of bleeding.

Venous Bleeding

Darker colored blood that flows more steadily, under less pressure than arterial bleeding.

Capillary Bleeding

Dark red blood that oozes steadily but slowly, typically because of low pressure.

Vasoconstriction

Narrowing of cut blood vessel ends to reduce blood flow.

Clotting (Coagulation)

The process of blood forming clots to stop bleeding.