title: Bedside bleeding control, review paper and proposed algorithm.
abstract: Bleeding is a common occurrence in practice, but occasionally it may be challenging issue to overcome. It can come from numerous sources such as, trauma, during or post-surgical intervention, disorders of platelet and coagulation factors and increased fibrinolysis, wounds and cancers. This paper was inspired from our experience with a patient admitted to a local long term acute care facility with a large fungating right breast cancerous wound. During her hospital stay spontaneous bleeding from her breast cancerous mass was encountered and became more frequent and significant over the period of her stay. Different hemostatic technologies were used to control her bleeding. We felt that it was important to share our experience with our colleagues to help with potential similar situation that they may face.
authors: Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Wright State University Boonshoft School of Medicine, Dayton, OH, USA ; Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, Wright State University Boonshoft School of Medicine, Dayton, OH, USA.
authors: Richard
authors: R
authors: Simman
authors: Podiatric Medicine and Surgery Residency, Dayton VA Medical Center, 4100 W. Third St., Dayton, OH 45428, USA.
authors: David
authors: D
authors: Reynolds
authors: Intern Observership at Wright State University Boonshoft School of Medicine, Dayton, OH, USA.
authors: Sharon
authors: S
authors: Saad
keywords: Bleeding cancer mass; Bleeding control; Bleeding wounds; Hemostasis