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How will a person with a disorder in primary haemostasis (platelets) present clinically?
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Mucosal bleeding (superficial)
Bleeding from the gums Bleeding nose |
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How will a person with a disorder in secondary haemostasis (clotting factors) present clinically?
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Hemarthrosis
Deep bruises (hematoma) Bleeding in the joints and deep muscles. |
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What is a female symptom that would help determine if the female patient has a bleeding disorder?
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If she has menorrhagia (heavy & prolonged periods)
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What are some common clinical symptoms and signs of a bleeding disorder?
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Easily bruised (ecchymoses)
Bleeding from gums or nose Pallor and Fatigue (due to being anemic) SOB (") Contacting infectious illnesses frequently (due to neutropenia) Enlarged Lymph node(s) Fever Joint Pain/Swelling Pain on the bones Petechia (primary) Splenmegaly |
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What are some common questions that need to be asked to help recognize and diagnosis a bleeding disorder?
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1) PQRST the bleeding - age of first onset, frequency, how much, bleeding post tooth extraction
2) Family history of bleeding disorders 3) Trauma vs Spontaneous 4) Post-operative 5) Long history of menorrhagia (if female patient) 6) Past medical history - past hospitalizations, surgeries 7) Medications - antibodics, ASA, heparin, warfarin, clopidogrel |
