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What Is The Clotting Time After IV Port Withdrawn?
Hello, I was just admitted to my local ER this evening and received a 22 or 20 gauge IV port, which was in for several hours. Upon the removal, which was ripped out harshly, I began bleeding profusely and did not stop until 10 or 15 minutes later. Is this normal, and what are normal clotting ranges after a blood draw or IV port withdraw? Thank you.
Ashley C.
Ashley C.
Mon, 24 Nov 2014
Hi Ashley,
Thanks for asking.
Based on your query, my opinion is as follows.
1. Bleeding should usually stop within 3-4 minutes usually.
2. Pressure needs to be applied on the spot. If the opening is much bigger, bleeding maybe prolonged.
3. If you are worried about increased bleeding/clotting time, get a hemostasis profile workup done. BT, PT, APTT will evaluate, if you have any disorder.
Hope it helps.
Any further queries, happy to help again.
Thanks for asking.
Based on your query, my opinion is as follows.
1. Bleeding should usually stop within 3-4 minutes usually.
2. Pressure needs to be applied on the spot. If the opening is much bigger, bleeding maybe prolonged.
3. If you are worried about increased bleeding/clotting time, get a hemostasis profile workup done. BT, PT, APTT will evaluate, if you have any disorder.
Hope it helps.
Any further queries, happy to help again.
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