What type of bleeding is characterized by dark red and oozing from a wound slowly?

• A. Arterial Bleeding
• B. Venous Bleeding
• C. Capillary Bleeding
• D. Traumatic Bleeding

Answer: (C)

The type of bleeding characterized by dark red blood that oozes slowly from a wound is known as capillary bleeding. This type of bleeding occurs when capillaries, the smallest blood vessels, are damaged. The blood from capillary wounds tends to flow slowly and is often a darker red in color compared to arterial bleeding, which is bright red and spurting due to high pressure, or venous bleeding, which is darker but flows more continuously than capillary bleeding.

Capillary bleeding is typically seen in minor injuries, such as abrasions or small cuts, and may be easier to control with simple measures like direct pressure. Understanding this allows healthcare providers, including EMTs, to assess and manage bleeding effectively based on its characteristics.