Haemostasis Flashcards
1
Q
What are the components of primary haemostasis?
A
Vessel walls
Platelets
Von willebrands factor
2
Q
Compare the clinical signs of primary haemostasis and secondary haemostasis.
A
Primary - small petechiae pinpoint haemorrhages on mucousal membranes
Secondary - large haemorrhages deep in tissue eg. haemothroax, haemoabdomen
3
Q
What tests would you use to test secondary haemostasis?
A
PT and APTT
