Hemostasis
Topic: Anatomy & physiology
The process that stops bleeding after vessel injury: vasoconstriction, formation of a platelet plug and a clot reinforced by fibrin through the coagulation cascade, followed later by fibrinolysis, which dissolves the clot. Platelet count, PT/INR and aPTT assess the process. Anticoagulants and antiplatelet drugs act on different steps, so monitor clients taking them for signs of bleeding.
- Also known as:
- Coagulation, Blood clotting
- In Turkish:
- Hemostaz
What does Hemostasis mean?
Hemostasis is part of the Anatomy & physiology topic in nursing. Students meet it in class, on clinical placements and while preparing for exams.
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