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Understanding Venous Bleeding Video
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Video at a Glance
- This video explains venous bleeding.
- It doesn’t happen too often. It takes a substantial injury.
- The blood is deoxygenated, thick, and under low pressure.
- Veins tend to ooze blood out.
- Usually, direct pressure stops the bleeding. Remember to always wear gloves.
- A tourniquet could be needed in a situation where the patient is taking aspirin or is on a blood thinner.
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