Bleeding GK Flashcards
What are the 2 clotting D/O we need to know?
Hemophilia A (Factor 8 Def)
Hemophilian B (Factor 9 Def)
Hemophilia A is what factor deficiency?
8
Hemophilia B is what deficiency?
Factor B
What are the 4 types of platelet disorders?
- dysfunction (acquired or congenital)
- splenic sequestration
- increased destruction
- impaired production
What are the 3 signs of bleeding disorders on physical exam?
- Petechiae <2mm
- Purpura 2-10 mm
- Ecchymosis >1cm
What is petechiae?
focal areas of subcutaneous bleeding
DO NOT BLANCHE with pressure
may occur in periorbital areas after vomiting/coughing
What is purpura?
palpable or nonpalpable
What 5 lab studies should you order for a pt with suspected bleeding disorder?
CBC (platelet count)
Peripheral smear
PT/INR, aPTT
bleeding time
fibrinogen
What does the platelet count look at?
# of platelets (thrombocytes) per cubic ml of blood
looks at quantity, not quality.
What is the normal platelet count?
150,000-400,000
What lab value is considered thrombocytopenia?
<100,000
What can happen if the platelet count is <40,000?
prolonged bleeding from vascular injury can occur
What can happen if platelet count is <20,000?
spontaneous bleeding
What does bleeding time measure?
measures time for hemostasis (stopping of blood flow)
screens for microvasculature and platelet function
Prolonged bleeding time occurs in what 2 disorders?
platelet disorders (von wildebrand’s disease)
severe thrombocytopenia
What is the 1st hemostatis response when vessel injury occurs?
spastic contraction of the damaged microvessels (vasoconstriction)
What is the 2nd hemostatic response when vessel injury occurs?
platelets adhere to the affected area (platelet plug formation)
What is the 3rd hemostatic response when vessel injury occurs?
initiation of coagulation cascade
Vasoconstriction is also known as what
vascular spasm
Vasoconstriction
happens immediately
smooth muscle on damaged vessels will constrict which reduced blood flow to the area (limits blood loss)
Collagen is exposed which promotes platelets to adhere to the injury site.
Primary hemostasis in platelet plug formation
platelets clump together through platelet adhesion: adhere to damaged endothelium, form platelet plug & degranulate (thromboregulation)
what is platelet plug formation activated by?
glycoprotein: vWF
What do platelets release once they adhere to exposed collagen?
ADP & TAz (thromboxane) to activate more platelets and increase the effect of vasoconstrictionq
Seconday Hemostasis
once platelet plug has been formed, clotting factors are activated = “coagulation cascade”
Leads to formation of fibrin (from inative fibrinogen) = fibrin mesh produced all around platelet plug to hold it in place.
Secondary Hemostasis is comprised of what 3 pathways?
intrinsic pathway
extrinsic pathway
common pathway
PT (prothrombin time) is prolonged with abnormalities in which pathway?
prolonged with abnormalities in extrinsic pathway (or common)
PT is used to monitor what?
warfarin (coumadin) therapy
What does PT assess?
liver function/damage
PTT or aPTT is prolonged in what abnormality?
intrinsic pathway abnormalities
PTT is used to monitor what?
unfractionated hepatin therapy
What conditions will you see an abnormal PTT with?
hemophilia
vW disease
liver damage
Vit K deficiency
T/F: INR is a more accurate reflection of PT
True
What is INR?
standardized ratio of prothrombin time compared to a control
results are independent of reagents or methods used
What is the Goal INR level dependent on?
underlying need for anticoagulation
What is INR used to monitor?
warfarin anticoag therapy
Characteristics of clotting disorders?
associated with excessive or repetitive bleeding at unusual sites (joints, muscles, GI, GU tract) with normal activity.
clotting disorders are classified as either ________ or _________.
clotting disorders are classified as either congenital or acquired.
What are the 2 congenital clotting disorders?
Hemophllia A & B