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What is the main difference between internal and external haemorrhage?
What is the main difference between internal and external haemorrhage?
Which of the following is a cause of haemorrhage?
Which of the following is a cause of haemorrhage?
What is a common symptom of haemorrhage?
What is a common symptom of haemorrhage?
What is a treatment option for haemorrhage?
What is a treatment option for haemorrhage?
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What is a potential complication of haemorrhage?
What is a potential complication of haemorrhage?
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What is a way to replace lost blood in haemorrhage?
What is a way to replace lost blood in haemorrhage?
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Study Notes
Definition
- Haemorrhage, also spelled hemorrhage, refers to bleeding or the escape of blood from the blood vessels.
Types of Haemorrhage
- Internal Haemorrhage: bleeding that occurs within the body, such as in the abdomen or chest cavity.
- External Haemorrhage: bleeding that occurs outside the body, such as from a cut or wound.
Causes of Haemorrhage
- Trauma or injury
- Surgery or medical procedures
- Bleeding disorders (e.g. haemophilia)
- Cancer and its treatment (e.g. chemotherapy, radiation)
- Medications (e.g. anticoagulants, antiplatelet agents)
Symptoms of Haemorrhage
- Signs of bleeding (e.g. visible blood, bruising)
- Pain or discomfort
- Weakness or fatigue
- Dizziness or lightheadedness
- Rapid heart rate
- Low blood pressure
Treatment of Haemorrhage
- Compression: applying pressure to the bleeding site to stop the bleeding
- Elevation: elevating the affected limb above heart level to reduce bleeding
- Tourniquet: using a tourniquet to constrict the blood flow to the affected area
- Surgery: surgical intervention to repair or remove the bleeding source
- Blood transfusions: replacing lost blood with donated blood
Complications of Haemorrhage
- Shock: inadequate blood flow to organs and tissues
- Organ failure: failure of organs due to inadequate blood flow
- Death: if haemorrhage is severe and untreated
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Test your knowledge of haemorrhage, including its types, causes, symptoms, and treatment options. Learn about internal and external haemorrhage, bleeding disorders, and more.
