The Bleeding Patient

Haemostasis
1) BV constriction
2) Plt adh/activation/aggregation
3) Coagulation factors, leading to a fibrin clot

Bleeding D/Os
2 Types

Platelet Dysf
- superficial bruising
- skin/mucous membrane purpura

Coag Fx Dysfunction
- Deep muscular haemotomas
- Haemarthroses