Estimating Blood Loss
It is well known that visual estimation of bloodloss from human error due to inaccurately under or overestimating loss can lead to increased morbidity and patient safety concerns
Therefore, whenever possible, it is vital that in APH and PPH situations; swabs, pads and any other blood collection is measured and weighed to give as accurate a blood loss amount as possible
However in assessing a patient you can have a general idea of blood loss by being aware of what a pad, inco. pad or bowl may contain
The image opposite shows an inco. pad with 1000mls of blood on it
BUT always remember to consider clinical signs and symptoms too!
1000mls of blood
