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- Subdural haematomas
Subdural haematomas are blood clots formed underneath one of the protective layers of the brain.
- Nosebleeds
Bleeding from the nose is common in children and is usually not severe or serious.
- Needlestick injury
A needlestick injury means the skin is accidentally punctured by a used needle. Diseases that could be transmitted by a needle or needlestick injury include human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), hepatitis B and hepatitis C.
- Subarachnoid haemorrhage
A subarachnoid haemorrhage is any bleed located underneath one of the protective layers of the brain known as the arachnoid layer.
- Bleeding
Bleeding may be minor or it may be a life-threatening medical emergency.
- Deep vein thrombosis
Long international flights are suspected of contributing to deep vein thrombosis in susceptible people.
- HIV - infection control in hospitals
How hospitals reduce the risk HIV, hepatitis B and C - includes blood donation and transfusions, infection control and prevention for hospital workers, patients and visitors and where to get help.
- Von Willebrand disease
A person with von Willebrand disease may have frequent nosebleeds, heavy menstruation or excessive bleeding from the mouth.
- Haemophilia
All children with severe haemophilia are given preventative treatment with infusions of blood products before they have a bleed.