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haemorrhage HAEMORRHAGE (SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS (Light - headedness, Headache,…
HAEMORRHAGE
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CAUSE
Traumatic bleeding due to injury e.g. abrasions, lacerations, gunshot wounds hematoma.
Medical conditions such as hemophilia, leukemia, thrombocytopenia or liver disease.
Medications such as blood thinners, antibiotics, radiation therapy or asprin.
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DIAGNOSIS
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Computed Tomography or Magnetic Resonance Imaging Scan is done to check the severity of the haemorrhage.
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Once the cause of bleeding has been confirmed, angiography is used to check blood vessels.
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TREATMENT
MANGEMENT
Rest and hydration is encouraged for treating minor or mild haemorrhages to reduce formation of blood clots.
For moderate or severe haemorrhage treatment invloves intravenous vitamin k, fresh frozen plasma, blood and platelets.
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PATHOPHYSIOLOGY
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Heamorrhage that is uncontrolled is caused by anticoagulant therapy, hemophilia resulting in increased blood loss.
DIET
Food that contains whole grains, fruits, vegetables, low fats, low sugar, low salt.
POST OPERATIVE CARE
READ THE OPERATION NOTES
Confirm the surgery conducted, wound site, or drainage tubes inserted.
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URGENT BLOOD TRANSFUSION
If there is haemorrhage post operation then blood transfusion should be considered if its moderate to severe.
COMPLICATIONS
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If severe haemorrhage is left untreated it may lead to organ failure, seizures, coma, external bleeding or death.
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