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Bleeding from an artery; this type of bleeding tends to spurt with each heartbeat.
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Arterial bleeding
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Bleeding that oozes from a wound steadily but slowly.
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Capillary bleeding
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Bleeding from a vein; this type of bleeding tends to flow steadily.
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Venous bleeding
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A large amount of bleeding in a short time.
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Hemorrhage
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A life-threatening allergic reaction.
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Anaphylaxis
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Prescribed device used to administer an emergency dose of epinephrine to a victim experiencing anaphylaxis.
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Epinephrine auto-injector
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Inadequate tissue oxygenation resulting from serious injury or illness.
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Shock
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The 8 types of shock.
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Respiratory, Neurogenic, Cardiogenic, Anaphylactic, Metabolic, Psychogenic, Septic, and Hypovolemic.
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