Assessment of haemostasis.
Major surgery and some therapies carry with them the chance of severe bleeding. Recognising who is at risk and knowing what to do if it happens are important parts of the nurse's job. Debbie Field explains.
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D000368:Aged; D017545:Aortic Aneurysm, Thoracic / Q000601:surgery; D006470:Hemorrhage / Q000209:etiology / Q000451:nursing* / Q000517:prevention & control; D006487:Hemostasis; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D009730:Nursing Assessment; D011182:Postoperative Care / Q000379:methods; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000209:etiology / Q000451:nursing* / Q000517:prevention & control