Hematoma Evacuation
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A hematoma is a collection of blood outside of a blood vessel. There are several types of hematomas and they are often described based on their location. Examples of hematomas include subdural, spinal, under the finger or toenail bed (subungual), ear, and liver (hepatic). Some causes of hematomas are as pelvic bone fractures, fingernail injuries (subungual), bumps, passing blood clots, blood clot in the leg (DVT), blood cancers, and excessive alcohol use. Symptoms of hematomas depend upon their location and whether adjacent structures are affected by the inflammation and swelling associated with the bleeding and may include
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This video covers hematoma evacuation. The description provides background on hematomas, defining a hematoma as a collection of blood outside a blood vessel, giving examples by location such as subdural, spinal, subungual, ear, and hepatic, and listing causes and how symptoms depend on location.
Key points
- Covers hematoma evacuation
- Defines a hematoma as a collection of blood outside a blood vessel
- Gives types by location, including subdural, spinal, subungual, ear, and liver hematomas
- Lists causes including pelvic bone fractures, fingernail injuries, bumps, blood clots, blood cancers, and excessive alcohol use
- Notes symptoms depend on location and effects on adjacent structures
Video Overview
This video presents “Hematoma Evacuation” — A hematoma is a collection of blood outside of a blood vessel. There are several types of hematomas and they are often described based on their location. Examples of hematomas include subdural, spinal, under the finger or toenail bed. Whether you are preparing for a procedure, studying the technique, or learning how a condition is assessed, the recording shows the process as it is performed in practice.
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