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First Aid: Venous Bleeding / Laceration

Priority

low

Symptoms

Constant flow, dark red / bluish blood visible.

First Aid

Clean wound thoroughly then use the least aggressive method that stems the blood flow: 

  • Direct pressure with clean cloth / gauze and bandage. 
  • Pressure applied BELOW wound. 
  • Clamp large vein and get to vet quickly.

Notes

Venous blood is pumped towards the heart.


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