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Hemoptysis

Anesthesia Implications

Clinically reviewed by anesthesia providers · Updated

HypoxiaAvoid HypoxiaDifficult AirwayAspirationAnemiaBlood Loss (Excessive)ShockCopious SecretionsCyanosisDyspneaCareful PositioningShared Airway

Pathophysiology

Hemoptysis is bleeding from the pulmonary or bronchial vasculature coughed out of the lower airway. The bronchial circulation is a systemic, high-pressure bed and is the culprit in up to 90% of...

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