This condition involves losing blood. This can occur internally (when blood leaks from blood vessels inside the body), externally through a natural opening (such as the vagina , mouth, or rectum), or externally through a break in the skin.

Alternative Names

Blood loss; Open injury bleeding

Prevention

Use good judgment and keep knives and sharp objects away from small children.

Stay up-to-date on

vaccinations . Generally, the tetanus immunization (vaccine) is renewed every 10 years. Immunization is indicated at 5 years if the person has had two or fewer prior immunizations; the wound is heavily contaminated (foreign material); or there is extensive crush injury or devitalized tissue.