2007-03-27 04:56:07 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Science & Mathematics ➔ Medicine
the most reliable way to differentiate between arterial and venous bleeding is by the force with which the blood oozezs out. since the blood in the arteries are always flowing under high pressure the blood gushes out whon wounded and also due the pressure again it is difficult to stop a bleeding artery as cmpared to a vein where the blood flows under minimum pressure.
2007-03-27 05:49:12 · answer #1 · answered by rara avis 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Arterial blood is bright red (it has lots of oxygen in it), whereas venous blood is more like the standard crimson colour we're used to when we've cut a finger or similar.
Also an arterial bleed is higher volume and higher pressure.
2007-03-27 05:00:44 · answer #2 · answered by mrsgavanrossem 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
By the distance it shoots.
When I start an iv, blood will drip out. When I start an arterial line, it usually goes 2-3 feet.
If the bleeding is internal, you may not be able to tell. When it's open, it usually does spurt and get quite a bit of distance.
In surgery, there is usually more cursing from the other side of the ether screen if it's arterial :)
2007-03-27 13:03:41 · answer #3 · answered by Pangolin 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes sir, you will know an arterial bleed because it will be bright red and coming out fast! Venous bleeds are dark because of low Oxygen content.
2007-03-27 05:41:31 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Everyone is well informed on this one. But if the wound goes really deep, it may not bleed out like an artery in the wrist, for instance, so if it doesn't spew all over everything, it may still be internal bleeding from a small artery deep inside. If is doesn't stop soon, it needs a doctor's attention.
2007-03-27 05:14:50 · answer #5 · answered by hillbilly 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If it squirts and spatters on the ceiling with each heartbeat, it's probably arterial. Venous is usually a steady leak. Sometimes you just have to find the bleeder.
2007-03-27 09:41:23 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
its easy arterial is a more difficult thing to happen cuz they are in places hard to cut by accident. the difference is that when its arterial the bleeding is abundant or massive we can say, and when its venous, its not that abundant and it stops in a short period of time
2007-03-27 05:00:20 · answer #7 · answered by bigshot_2006 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Arteriel is very bright red blood and usually spurts with a bit of pressure behind it. Venous is usually darkness and oozes.
2007-03-27 04:58:52 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Arterial is going to spew alot more blood as it has higher pressure. That's the main way to tell. If it is shooting out it's probably arterial
2007-03-27 05:00:58 · answer #9 · answered by confuscious 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Arterial blood is oxygenated, and therefore red. Venous blood is de-oxygenated, and therefore bluish.
2007-03-27 04:59:52 · answer #10 · answered by Mercury 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋