Jump to content

24. Classification of hemorrhages based on pathomechanism: Difference between revisions

m
no edit summary
(Created page with "== Haemorrhage == Extravasation of blood from vessels is the definition of haemorrhage, and it occurs in our everyday life, but have little impact on our health, like a paper cut or menstruation. However, some may be life threatening and may lead to hypovolemic shock (discussed in topic 26). Let’s look at some risks for haemorrhage other than paper cuts and menstruation: * Trauma * Atherosclerosis * Inflammations * Neoplastic erosion of vessel wall (cancerous growth)...")
 
mNo edit summary
Line 1: Line 1:
== Haemorrhage ==
== Haemorrhage ==
Extravasation of blood from vessels is the definition of haemorrhage, and it occurs in our everyday life, but have little impact on our health, like a paper cut or menstruation. However, some may be life threatening and may lead to hypovolemic shock (discussed in topic 26).
Extravasation of blood from vessels is the definition of haemorrhage, and it occurs in our everyday life but usually has little impact on our blood volume, like a small paper cut or regular menstruation. However, some may be life threatening and may lead to hypovolemic shock (discussed in topic 26).


Let’s look at some risks for haemorrhage other than paper cuts and menstruation:
Let’s look at some risks for haemorrhage other than paper cuts and menstruation: