Haematemesis vs Hemoptysis
Hemoptysis vs Hematemesis
| Clinical Feature | Hemoptysis (Respiratory) | Hematemesis (GI) |
|---|---|---|
| Definition | Blood coughed up from lungs/bronchi | Blood vomited from upper GI tract |
| Key Clues | "Cough", "frothy", "chest pain" | "Nausea", "coffee-ground" |
| pH | Alkaline (≥7) | Acidic (≤4) |
| Appearance | Bright red, frothy | Dark red/brown, clotted |
| Emergency Care | - High-flow O₂ - Lateral position |
- IV PPI - Blood transfusion |
| Diagnostic Tests | - Chest X-ray - Bronchoscopy |
- Endoscopy - NG aspiration |
| Volume Threshold | Massive: >200mL/24h | Massive: >1L/24h |
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