If a victim is bleeding and the blood is dark red and flows, what type of bleeding is it?

The presence of dark red, flowing blood indicates venous bleeding. Venous blood is typically darker than arterial blood because it has less oxygen and is returning to the heart. This type of bleeding usually presents with a steady flow rather than the spurting associated with arterial bleeding, which is bright red due to its high oxygen content.

Capillary bleeding, on the other hand, generally involves smaller, more superficial wounds where blood oozes slowly, often not presenting in a steady flow. Internal bleeding, while could potentially result in dark red blood, is typically not visible externally and may present with other symptoms rather than just the appearance of blood.

Understanding these characteristics helps in correctly identifying the type of bleeding and determining the appropriate first aid response.