What to do if a Patient is Coughing Up Blood? (Hemoptysis Definition)

What is Hemoptysis? What does it mean when a patient is coughing up blood? Watch the video to find out!
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🟦 Hemoptysis Definition:
Hemoptysis is a term that refers to the act of coughing up blood from the respiratory tract.

As a medical professional, whether you're a nurse or Respiratory Therapist, whenever you have a patient who is coughing up blood, this finding should be taken very seriously and should be reported to the physician right way. Hemoptysis is often found in patients with lung cancer. It's also common in respiratory infections such as tuberculosis, bronchitis, and pneumonia. It also occurs in certain cardiovascular conditions as well. While hemoptysis is not always indicative of a serious condition, it's usually worth investigating further to determine the cause of the bleeding.

🟦 Treatment for Hemoptysis:
The treatment varies widely depending on the underlying cause. But in general, to stop airway bleeding, iced saline can be given as well as topical vasoconstrictors such as adrenalin or vasopressin. But as I said, the treatment for hemoptysis can vary depending on the root cause. That is why it's so important to notify the physician if you have a patient who is coughing up blood.

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0:00 - Intro
0:07 - Hemoptysis Definition
0:53 - Treatment for Hemoptysis

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