What external bleeding is bright red and spurts from the body?

Bright red, spurting external bleeding typically indicates arterial bleeding. This type of bleeding occurs when an artery is severed or damaged, causing oxygen-rich blood to be expelled with each heartbeat. The bright red color is due to the high oxygen content of arterial blood, and the spurting nature of the flow is rhythmic, corresponding with the pulse. This type of bleeding is a medical emergency and requires immediate attention to control the blood loss.