What is the initial treatment for hemoptysis..??
Start antibiotics Tab. Tranaxamic acid500 1-0-1 Tab. Ethamsylate 1-0-1 Tab.Vit C. 1-01 Rule out cause of haemoptysis Adv X RAY CHEST or CT thorax Proper history is necessary ie fever, coughing, weight loss etc
Bronchial artery embolization is the first line of treatment for hemorrhage from the pulmonary periphery; it is performed to treat massive or recurrent hemoptysis or as a presurgical measure and provides successful hemostasis in 75–98% of cases.
Anticoagulants Ativan tab Then investigate the patient for diagnosis
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