Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Concept Videos

Aneurysm IV: Nursing Management01:22

Aneurysm IV: Nursing Management

571
Vigilant monitoring for aneurysm rupture is essential for patients undergoing aortic surgery.Preoperative Nursing ManagementContinuously monitor the patient for manifestations of aneurysm rupture, such as pallor, weakness, tachycardia, hypotension, abdominal, back, groin, or periumbilical pain, changes in consciousness, and a pulsating abdominal mass. Regularly assess the patient's peripheral pulses.Instruct the patient to consume a clear liquid diet the day before surgery and administer...
571
Esophageal Varices-II: Clinical Features and Management01:28

Esophageal Varices-II: Clinical Features and Management

735
Esophageal varices often manifest as gastrointestinal bleeding episodes, presenting symptoms like hematemesis (vomiting of blood), hematochezia (passing fresh blood via the rectum), and melena (black, tarry stools). Other signs can include weight loss, anorexia, abdominal discomfort, jaundice, pruritus, altered mental status, and muscle cramps.
In the initial assessment, a thorough review of the patient's medical history is vital to identify risk factors such as liver disease, alcohol...
735
Epistaxis01:30

Epistaxis

703
Epistaxis, or nosebleeds, occurs when small, swollen blood vessels in the nasal mucous membrane rupture. Typically, the anterior septum is the primary site of occurrence.
Etiology
Possible causes of this condition include high blood pressure, trauma, low humidity, upper respiratory tract infections, allergies, foreign bodies, nasal inhalation of corticosteroids or illicit drugs, excessive use of decongestant nasal sprays, facial or nasal surgery, anatomic malformation, tumors, or systemic...
703

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by
Same author

["Suddenly I notice that I am awake…"-Awareness from the perspective of an affected person].

Die Anaesthesiologie·2025
Same author

Hyaluronic acid plasma levels during high <i>versus</i> low tidal volume ventilation in a porcine sepsis model.

PeerJ·2022
Same author

Random allogeneic blood transfusion in pigs: characterisation of a novel experimental model.

PeerJ·2019
Same author

Oleic Acid-Injection in Pigs As a Model for Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome.

Journal of visualized experiments : JoVE·2018
Same author

Lung injury does not aggravate mechanical ventilation-induced early cerebral inflammation or apoptosis in an animal model.

PloS one·2018
Same author

Immiscible hydrous Fe-Ca-P melt and the origin of iron oxide-apatite ore deposits.

Nature communications·2018

Related Experiment Video

Updated: Mar 20, 2026

Laparoscopic Extracorporeal Knot-Tying for Uterine Vessel Occlusion during Hysterectomy with Cervical Cerclage in Large Uteri
05:21

Laparoscopic Extracorporeal Knot-Tying for Uterine Vessel Occlusion during Hysterectomy with Cervical Cerclage in Large Uteri

Published on: September 12, 2025

677

[Case report: 40-year-old patient with massive bleeding undergoing cesarean section].

Rainer Thomas, Serge Thal

    Anasthesiologie, Intensivmedizin, Notfallmedizin, Schmerztherapie : AINS
    |May 24, 2016
    PubMed
    Summary

    A 40-year-old patient experienced severe bleeding after a cesarean delivery due to placenta previa. Post-transfusion purpura was identified as the cause and successfully treated with plasmapheresis.

    More Related Videos

    A New Hybrid Quantitative Evaluation Model for Axillary Junctional Hemorrhage in Swine
    08:27

    A New Hybrid Quantitative Evaluation Model for Axillary Junctional Hemorrhage in Swine

    Published on: December 6, 2024

    721
    Minimally Invasive Endoscopic Intracerebral Hemorrhage Evacuation
    09:01

    Minimally Invasive Endoscopic Intracerebral Hemorrhage Evacuation

    Published on: October 15, 2021

    8.7K

    Related Experiment Videos

    Last Updated: Mar 20, 2026

    Laparoscopic Extracorporeal Knot-Tying for Uterine Vessel Occlusion during Hysterectomy with Cervical Cerclage in Large Uteri
    05:21

    Laparoscopic Extracorporeal Knot-Tying for Uterine Vessel Occlusion during Hysterectomy with Cervical Cerclage in Large Uteri

    Published on: September 12, 2025

    677
    A New Hybrid Quantitative Evaluation Model for Axillary Junctional Hemorrhage in Swine
    08:27

    A New Hybrid Quantitative Evaluation Model for Axillary Junctional Hemorrhage in Swine

    Published on: December 6, 2024

    721
    Minimally Invasive Endoscopic Intracerebral Hemorrhage Evacuation
    09:01

    Minimally Invasive Endoscopic Intracerebral Hemorrhage Evacuation

    Published on: October 15, 2021

    8.7K

    Area of Science:

    • Obstetrics and Gynecology
    • Hematology
    • Critical Care Medicine

    Background:

    • Placenta previa is a condition where the placenta partially or completely covers the cervix.
    • Cesarean delivery is often necessary for placenta previa, carrying risks of hemorrhage.
    • Post-transfusion purpura (PTP) is a rare but serious complication of blood transfusion.

    Observation:

    • A 40-year-old patient presented with major bleeding during a cesarean section for placenta previa.
    • The patient experienced recurrent severe bleeding post-surgery, necessitating abdominal packing.
    • Complications included abdominal compartment syndrome and acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS).

    Findings:

    • Recurrent bleeding was ultimately attributed to post-transfusion purpura (PTP).
    • PTP was diagnosed after multiple blood transfusions during the management of obstetric hemorrhage.
    • A course of plasmapheresis led to successful resolution of the bleeding episodes.

    Implications:

    • This case highlights the importance of considering rare complications like PTP in managing severe postpartum hemorrhage.
    • Early recognition and treatment of PTP with plasmapheresis can be life-saving.
    • Further research into the incidence and management of PTP in obstetric patients is warranted.