Classification | Characteristics | Diagnosis |
---|---|---|
BP, blood pressure; CT, computed tomography; Hb, haemoglobin; MRI, magnetic resonance imaging. | ||
Fatal | Death caused by haemorrhage | CT or MRI |
Postmortem | ||
Clinically obvious | ||
Major | Intracranial | CT or MRI |
Retroperitoneal | CT or MRI | |
Intraocular | Not conjunctival | |
Muscle + compartment syndrome | ||
Invasive procedure required to stop bleeding | ||
Active bleeding from any orifice + BP <90 mmHg systolic, oliguria, or >2 g fall in Hb | ||
Minor | Any other bleeding |