Blood Loss, IVs, Stabilzation
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Blood loss is divided into 5 classes, 4 of which have a cautionary text accompanied with them:
| Class | Description | Liters |
|---|---|---|
Generally what we recommend to aspiring medics is to not treat class 5 blood loss as doing so would require over 2 liters of IV fluids to stabilize them. Class 4 blood loss should only be treated if the supply situation allows it.
A blood infusion will transfer blood into the system of the patient. Be careful with the amount of it.
A propofol infusion will cause anesthesia on a patient. The anesthesia will stop after the infusion has finished.
A patient is considered stable when:
Are bleeding at a rate slower than 1/4 of their cardiac output. (Pretty extensive to account for so just take this as saying the patient should preferentially have all wounds bandaged).
Their pulse is above 40.
Their blood pressure is above 50/60.
They have class 1 or 2 blood loss.
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