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It is due to leakage of blood from the needle puncture site. It can happen if multiple attempts are done and is also common in elderly and if you are taking aspirin or anti coagulation drugs
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What are the dangers of phlebotomy?
Therapeutic phlebotomy may cause thrombocytosis and chronic iron deficiency (anemia) in some patients. As with any invasive procedure, infection is also a risk.
What causes hematoma of middle lobe lung?
intravascular bleeding
Is niacin causes hematoma?
No. Niacin is a vitamin. Nicotinic acid
What causes spinal epidural hematoma?
Trauma is a common cause of spinal epidural hematoma. Non-trauma causes include anticoagulant therapy, hemophilia, liver disease, aspirin use, systemic lupus erythematosus.
What is dry phlebotomy?
Dry phlebotomy is rotating tourniquets. It's generally performed to pool blood in the extremities, which finally causes a reduction in cardiac load.
What is the medical term meaning a mass of blood in a tissue?
hematomaA mass of blood is called a HematomaHematomaHematoma
Vaginal hematoma and you didnt fall What it is?
Any trauma can lead to a hematoma. Vaginal hematoma can be caused by intercourse.
What causes a hard knot to form inside a bruise?
It can be, its called a subdural hematoma - you might want a doctor to take a look.
When is therapeutic phlebotomy used?
is performed to treat polycythemia vera, a condition that causes an elevated red blood cell volume (hematocrit ). Phlebotomy is also prescribed for patients with disorders that increase the amount of iron in their blood.
What if you have a hematoma on your eyebrow from hitting your head?
hematoma above eyebrow
What is a phlebotomy salery?
What is a Phlebotomy salery
Can a hematoma become an abscess?
Yes, a hematoma can become an abscess. There are several types of hematoma, and a few possibilities as to what kind of abscess can develop. The type of hematoma and the circumstances that drive it to abscess will determine what kind of abscess.
