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Latest revision as of 23:00, 8 August 2012
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
Bleeding Overview
Bleeding, technically known as hemorrhage (American English), haemorrhage (British English), or hæmorrhage, is the loss of blood 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 vagina, mouth or rectum, or through a break in the skin. The complete loss of blood is referred to as exsanguination,[2] and desanguination is a massive blood loss. Loss of 10-15% of total blood volume can be endured without clinical sequelae in a healthy person, and blood donation typically takes 8-10% of the donor's blood volume.[3]
References
- ↑ "Bleeding Health Article". Healthline. Retrieved 2007-06-18.
- ↑ "Dictionary Definitions of Exsanguination". Reference.com. Retrieved 2007-06-18.
- ↑ "Blood Donation Information". UK National Blood Service. Retrieved 2007-06-18.