Haemorrhage / Haematoma
January 1st, 2018
Overview
Clinical Features
- Bruising
- Active bleeding from the site
Prevention
- Place pressure on the insertion site any time the needle or guidewire is removed.
Treatment
- Compress the site
- Place a compression bandage
- Observe the site
- Consider reversing anticoagulation if bleeding is major
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