User:Jasperchico/Internal bleeding

Okay this can be our sandbox for drafting edits for the article; lets remember that although we are drafting here and this isn't our final plans for the official article, that we still need to be cognizant of copyright laws and not to copy/paste info here from other sources that we want to incorporate into our article Expand of s/sx section and fix missing citations

Okay I'm gonna copy/paste OUR notes from the bibliography page of what we want to do to the page so we can find it here too


 * This article as of now has some vague areas that I think should be expanded upon, this page may be someone's first introduction to a critical situation. +1
 * Additions: via Uptodate, will collect more research. +1
 * Links to ATLS- current trauma guidelines +1
 * Augment treatment section: controversial topic of IVF in trauma/hemorrhage situations: we should update with the current guidelines
 * Add-Blood thinners should be stopped to avoid worsening of bleeding +1
 * Expand on imaging section organized for area of bleed
 * e-FAST: abdomen, chest, lungs
 * CT head without contrast: intracranial hemorrhage
 * CT Abd, pelvis
 * Add Possible outcomes of internal bleeding- general-ischemia, acidosis/ hypovolemic shock
 * Consider adding: Outcomes section with info re: prognosis, etc.
 * Consider if epidemiology stats would be helpful to include; will need to research this a bit more first

If you or someone you know might be bleeding internally, you should immediately proceed to the nearest emergency room to be evaluated by a medical professional.

Signs and symptoms of internal bleeding vary based on location, presence of injury or trauma, and severity of bleeding. Common symptoms of blood loss may include:


 * Lightheadedness
 * Fatigue
 * Urinating less than usual
 * Confusion
 * Fast heart rate
 * Pale skin
 * Thirst
 * Generalized weakness

Visible signs of internal bleeding include:


 * Blood in the urine
 * Dark black stools
 * Bright red stools
 * Bloody noses
 * Bruising
 * Throwing up blood

Of note, it is possible to have internal bleeding without any of the above symptoms, and pain may or may not be present.