What describes venous bleeding?

Venous bleeding is characterized by a dark red color and a steady flow of blood. This occurs because veins carry deoxygenated blood back to the heart, resulting in blood that is darker compared to the bright red, oxygen-rich arterial blood. The steady flow indicates that blood is flowing under lower pressure than in arteries, which is why it doesn’t spurt. This type of bleeding may not be as immediately life-threatening as arterial bleeding, but it can still be serious and requires appropriate first aid measures to stop the flow and prevent shock. Understanding these characteristics is critical for effective first response to bleeding injuries.