Bleeding Protocol

[Dempather, RN]

Hi all,

I need to do an evidence-based project on bleeding and the anticoagulated patient. I'm struggling a bit with this. I've researched facts, interventions regarding bleeds (including causes, what puts pt. at increased risk, labs to monitor, etc).. however, I feel like this isn't enough. It was suggested to try to measure the outcome of bleeding protocols, but I can't seem to find much research in any journals. Does anyone have any ideas on how I can present this topic? It's due at the end of the week, so I'm afraid I'll have to rely on literary sources. Thank you!!

[GilaRRT]

You may want to look at military data. While you are dealing with a more homogeneous group of patients, couagulpoathies can occur in the presence of trama.

[BBFRN, BSN, PhD]

Have you considered doing something along the lines of HIT (Heparin Induced Thrombocytopenia)? There has been lots of recent research done on this lately.

http://bleedingweb.com/ Here is a good website to get you started with some ideas for your paper.