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To: from occupied ga
You're thinking of the femoral artery

No, I'm not. I'm thinking of the femur itself.

"The femur is very vascular and fractures can result in significant blood loss into the thigh. Up to 40% of isolated fractures may require transfusion."

Femur Injuries and Fractures
Article Last Updated: Jul 20, 2006

Author: Douglas F Aukerman, MD, Assistant Professor, Department of Orthopedics and Rehabilitation, Division of Sports Medicine, Penn State University

87 posted on 04/13/2007 6:03:53 AM PDT by angkor
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To: angkor
You said

A broken femur often means death within minutes from blood loss

Which is total bull sh!t and a LONG way from

The femur is very vascular and fractures can result in significant blood loss into the thigh. Up to 40% of isolated fractures may require transfusion."

Then you try and maintain a false position because your ego won't let you admit that you're wrong. There are those who are willing to learn and there are those who cleave to ignorance because they cannot admit being wrong. You fall into the latter category. have a great day.

104 posted on 04/13/2007 6:31:03 AM PDT by from occupied ga (Your most dangerous enemy is your own government)
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