intraoperative hemorrhage control
Techniques used during surgery to identify, isolate, and stop bleeding from injured vessels or organs.
Full Definition
A critical component of emergency surgery involving various methods to achieve hemostasis during operative procedures. Techniques include direct pressure, electrocautery, vessel ligation, topical hemostatic agents, and temporary or permanent packing. In emergency settings, rapid hemorrhage control often takes priority over perfect anatomical repair. Successful intraoperative hemorrhage control requires understanding of anatomy, appropriate instrument selection, and sometimes innovative techniques when conventional methods fail.
Usage
Usage note: Hyphenated when used as a compound adjective; focuses on control methods rather than the bleeding itself.
In Context
- "Intraoperative hemorrhage control was achieved using a combination of packing and vessel ligation." — operative report
- "The surgeon demonstrated excellent intraoperative hemorrhage control techniques during this complex case." — surgical evaluation