25 Bleeding Flashcards
1
Q
hemophilia
A
hereditary condition where person lacks one or more clotting factors
2
Q
hemoptysis
A
coughing blood
3
Q
hemostatic agent
A
chemical compound that slows or stops bleeding by assisting with clot formation
4
Q
hypoperfusion
A
circulatory system fails to provide sufficient circulation to maintain normal cellular functions aka shock
5
Q
open book pelvic fracture
A
life threatening fracture caused by a force that displaces one or both sides of the pelvis laterally and posteriorly
6
Q
pelvic binder
A
device to splint the bony pelvis to reduce hemorrhage from bone ends, venous disruption, and pain
