How is the blood stopped from gushing out of the body whilst being operated on?
2007-03-26 05:06:08 · 5 answers · asked by Chaserette 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Biology
Oh dammit! I can't choose which is the best answer, sorry. They all are great *thumbs up*. Thanks for your help!! But I have to leave this one to the voters!!
2007-03-27 05:23:27 · update #1
Specialized Clamps are used to restrict the blood flow in major arteries and veins
In open heart surgery the heart is stopped and the patient is oxygenated by a ventilator so the heart can be repaired
but now there is also "beating heart" surgery too
2007-03-26 05:12:08 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
As well as the clamps that the other person mentioned, they also have suction devices so that whatever blood does seep out, it is immediately cleared in order to keep the operating area visible and viable.
2007-03-26 12:14:41 · answer #2 · answered by chuckufarley2a 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
for the smaller vessels, the blood will clot itself when exposed to air. if it is necessary to cut a large vessel or if one is cut accidentally, surgeons will clamp them down to prevent massive blood loss. thus when they operate, they are very aware of the major vessels that are all around. i believe they also have a hot ironing kind of device that can burn vessels closed, though i'm not actually sure if that's what i saw or if that's how it works.
2007-03-26 12:13:10 · answer #3 · answered by clark 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In the body but it doesn't pump around as they are dead and the heart no longer pumps the blood through the veins
Sorry thought you meant for an Autopsy!!!
Same as above then!
2007-03-26 12:15:22 · answer #4 · answered by Peachy Girl 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Clamps, rags, etc
2007-03-26 12:13:48 · answer #5 · answered by Teia 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋