Blood Loss
Blood loss is divided into 5 classes, 4 of which have a cautionary text accompanied with them:
Class 1
No warning text
6 liters (default)
Class 2
Lost some blood
5.1 liters
Class 3
Lost a lot of blood
4.2 liters
Class 4
Lost a large amount of blood
3.6 liters
Class 5
Lost a fatal amount of blood
3 liters
Patents with Class 4 and 5 blood loos generally need 2-3 liters of blood by transfusion. Transfusions can be started in the field but should be completed at a Trauma Center.
IVs
Blood
A blood infusion will transfer blood into the system of the patient. Be careful with the amount of it.
Propofol
A propofol infusion will cause anesthesia on a patient. The anesthesia will stop after the infusion has finished.
Stabilization
A patient is considered stable when:
Are bleeding at a rate slower than 1/4 of their cardiac output.
Their pulse is above 40.
Their blood pressure is above 50/60.
They have class 1 or 2 blood loss.
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