diff --git a/code/datums/organs/organ_external.dm b/code/datums/organs/organ_external.dm
index da3c60bf304..9806f1d0acf 100644
--- a/code/datums/organs/organ_external.dm
+++ b/code/datums/organs/organ_external.dm
@@ -188,7 +188,7 @@
 			if(W.internal && !W.is_treated())
 				// internal wounds get worse over time
 				W.open_wound(0.1 * wound_update_accuracy)
-				owner.vessel.remove_reagent("blood",0.2 * W.damage * wound_update_accuracy)
+				owner.vessel.remove_reagent("blood",0.07 * W.damage * wound_update_accuracy)
 
 			if(W.bandaged || W.salved)
 				// slow healing