Hemorrhage Flashcards

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Disseminated intravascular coagulation

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A grave coagulopathy that results from the overstimulation of the clotting and anti clotting processes in response to disease or injury

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Hemostasis

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The cessation of bleeding by mechanical or chemical means or by substances that arrest the blood flow

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Pulse pressure

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The difference between systemic and pulmonic pressure

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External hemorrhage

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Results from soft tissue injury

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Internal hemorrhage

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Result from a blunt or penetrating trauma and can also result from acute or chronic illnesses

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Clotting

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Clotting of blood is the initial response of the body to hemorrhage

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Vascular system

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Lined up with smooth low friction endothelial cells

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Distributive shock

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Neurogenic shock
Anaphylactic shock
Septic shock

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Obstructive shock

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Obstruction to blood flow

Major chest injury usually penetrating injury recent surgery or long bone fracture

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PASG mast pants

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Contraindication
Pulmonary edema 
Cardiogenic shock 
Ruptured diaphragm 
Hemorrhage within the chest cavity 
Impaled objects in the abdomen
Advanced pregnancy 
Evisceration
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Hemorrhage goal

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Rapid recognition of the event
Initiation of treatment
Prevention of additional injury
Rapid transport

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