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We were taught more then 3 blood soaked pads in an hour indicates significant vaginal hemorrhage. Our female instructor basically said if its heavy bleeding the female shouldn't have a tampon in place anyway. I'm not a female but my guy logic would make it that if your having serious vaginal hemorrhage you would take out the tampon (if one in) and use a pad.
As far as documenting blood loss, quantify it in your report with number of blood soaked pads and not actual volume... that's my suggestion.
As far as documenting blood loss, quantify it in your report with number of blood soaked pads and not actual volume... that's my suggestion.
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