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People die from blood loss when the amount of blood is so low that the heart's intake of oxygen, from the blood, is too little. When the heart doesn't get enough oxygen... It stops!
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∙ 15y ago
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∙ 16y agoIt depends on the amount of blood lost. One can lose up to a pint without noticing any symptoms. But usually anything more than that can amount to shock and other serious complications. Your chances of dying are much lower if you seek emergency medical treatment as quickly as possible. Applying pressure to the wound with some kind of cloth can slow the bleeding, but you need to go to your local Emergency room or dial 911 (or your local emergency number) as soon as possible. Do not delay. Note from the Author: This answer has been provided by a medical professional, but not a medical doctor. The advice or answer located above should NOT take the place of your primary care physician's medical advice. Furthermore, this answer has been provided in accordance with WikiAnswers and Answers.com disclaimers and policies. Do not reveal personal information within questions, as this is an anonymous service. In an emergency, hang up and dial 911 or your local emergency number. Contact your physician's exchange (usually provided through his/her office number) if you have questions or concerns after business hours. The author of this answer is not responsible for misguided or misinformed attempts to follow this advice. ALWAYS ask your doctor if you have questions or concerns about your or your child's health and do not use WikiAnswers as a substitute for proper medical advice and care provided by your personal physician.
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∙ 9y agoThe maximum amount of blood that a person can lose and still survive is 40 percent of their total blood volume. This is equivalent to about 2.24 liters in an adult.
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∙ 14y agoThere are verying opions on this one, but it's between 30%-40%. If you lose it ovver a long period, you can lose even more...
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∙ 6y agoYes a person can die from the lost of too much blood. Blood carries oxygen and nutrition to the cell of the body. blood carries waste to be disposed of from the body
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∙ 9y agoYes, you can die from losing blood. If the blood loss is significant, your organs may shut down.
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∙ 6y agoYes, people have died from losing too much blood.
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∙ 11y ago4 or more pints
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How much blood loss is lethal to a human?
A large adult male has approximately 6 liters of blood - loss of 33% or 2 liters is fatal. Often (depending on the physical condition of the person) 25% to 40% blood loss is fatal.
Can you live through a gun shot?
Not all gun shots are fatal- but they MAY be. A wound that damages the brain, or causes enough blood loss will be fatal.
How much air can accidentally enter the blood stream before it is fatal?
1 cubic centimetre is fatal.
Is losing 75 percent of your blood fatal?
Yes. You would lose consciousness and everything would die from lack of oxygen because there wouldn't be enough blood carrying it to your body
Would you die if the foot was cut off?
If you do not receive medical attention it can definitely be fatal due to loss of blood and infection.
Is water loss of 1-5 percent fatal?
Water loss of 1-5 percent is not fatal.
How much blood loss requires 2 units of blood?
1000
What will too much water lead to?
Death. Too much water can be fatal, as it dilutes the body's blood chemicals (electrolytes).
What is the term for prevention of blood loss?
PREVENT blood loss? Nothing PREVENTS blood loss. Clotting helps stop blood loss.
What is term for prevention of blood loss?
PREVENT blood loss? Nothing PREVENTS blood loss. Clotting helps stop blood loss.
How much amount of blood loss causes malena?
2 L
Does a person die if his hand is cut off?
That depends on the circumstances. He might die having lost too much blood unless the wound had some kind of compression bandage put on it. Shock/pain from the trauma of the injury coupled with blood loss might be fatal. Infection after the fact can easily be fatal if no medical intervention is made. With some good basic first aid right after the injury and professional care in 24 to 48 hours, the victim should not have to die. Certainly their life will change for the loss of a hand, however.
