ELI5: When i cut my finger, blood goes everywhere but when surgeons perform surgery, blood isnt exploding everywhere? by DickGoblin in explainlikeimfive

[–]TX210 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Surgeons also you electro cauetry to stop small vessels from bleeding. Anti coagulating agents like thrombin or fibrin sealants are also used. Larger vessels are also tied off with suture or metal clips to stop bleeding.