> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.veryinsanee.space/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.veryinsanee.space/advanced-roleplay-environment/guides/basic-gameplay-guide/blood-loss-ivs-stabilzation.md).

# Blood Loss, IVs, Stabilzation

## Blood Loss

Blood loss is divided into 5 classes, 4 of which have a cautionary text accompanied with them:

| Class   | Description                  | Liters             |
| ------- | ---------------------------- | ------------------ |
| 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           |

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.

## 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. (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.