Stop The Bleed Health Science

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  1. 4. Bleeding The slow oozing of blood from small vessels, often occurring with minor cuts or scrapes.
  2. 7. The act of applying firm, steady pressure directly to a bleeding wound to control blood loss.
  3. 8. An injury where an object pierces the skin and causes bleeding, such as a knife wound or gunshot.
  4. 9. The process of filling a deep wound with sterile gauze or dressing to control bleeding, especially in areas where a tourniquet cannot be applied.
  5. 11. Rapid and severe bleeding caused by a ruptured artery, characterized by bright red blood that spurts in rhythm with the heartbeat.
  6. 12. The immediate actions taken to address and manage a medical emergency, such as severe bleeding.
  7. 14. A medical device used to apply pressure to a limb to control severe bleeding by constricting blood flow to the affected area.
  8. 15. Bleeding that originates from a vein, usually slower than arterial bleeding and characterized by dark red blood.
  9. 16. Severe bleeding that requires immediate intervention, identified by blood pooling on the ground, clothing soaked with blood, or loss of responsiveness.
  10. 17. A life-threatening condition caused by insufficient blood flow to the body’s organs, often a result of severe bleeding.
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  1. 1. Excessive or uncontrollable bleeding, either internal or external, that can be life-threatening if not managed quickly.
  2. 2. An injury caused by an impact or force that does not break the skin but can cause internal bleeding.
  3. 3. The process by which blood thickens to stop bleeding, forming a clot at the site of an injury.
  4. 4. A medical device used to treat open chest wounds, preventing air from entering the chest cavity and causing a collapsed lung.
  5. 5. A substance used to promote blood clotting and control severe bleeding, often included in first-aid kits.
  6. 6. Equipment like gloves and masks used to protect individuals from exposure to bloodborne pathogens while assisting in a medical emergency.
  7. 10. A bandage applied with firm pressure to help control bleeding from an open wound.
  8. 13. The critical one-hour period after a traumatic injury during which prompt medical treatment significantly increases the chances of survival.