Hemostatics
Hemostatics
Hemostatics (pronounced: hee-mo-stat-ics) are a group of medications used to promote hemostasis (the process that causes bleeding to stop) by accelerating the formation of blood clots.
Etymology
The term "hemostatics" is derived from the Greek words "haima" meaning "blood" and "stasis" meaning "stopping".
Usage
Hemostatics are used in a variety of medical situations, including surgery, to control bleeding. They can be applied topically to a bleeding site or taken orally. Some common types of hemostatics include antifibrinolytics, thrombin, and fibrin sealants.
Related Terms
- Antifibrinolytics: A type of medication that inhibits the breakdown of fibrin in blood clots.
- Thrombin: An enzyme in blood plasma that causes the clotting of blood.
- Fibrin Sealants: A type of surgical sealant used in surgery to control bleeding.
- Hemostasis: The process that causes bleeding to stop.
See Also
- Coagulation: The process by which blood changes from a liquid to a gel, forming a blood clot.
- Hemorrhage: Excessive or uncontrolled bleeding.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Hemostatics
- Wikipedia's article - Hemostatics
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