Major Bleed

Question 1

what is the definition of a major haemorrhage?

Answer 1

• Loss of more than one blood volume in 24 hrs.
• 50% of total blood volume lost in 3 hours.
• Bleeding in excess of 150ml/min

Question 2

Describe the management of an acute haemorrhage

Answer 2

• Call 2222 and state major haemorrhage.
• Request major haemorrhage pack (Contain 6units of packed red cells, 4 units of FFP and 1 pooled platelets)

Question 3

What are some major complicaations of major haemorrhage?

Answer 3

• Coagulopathy
• Hypothermia,
• Hypocalcaemia,
• Acidosis,
• Hyperkalaemia,
• Volume overload