haematology

ISTH Bleeding Assessment Tool (ISTH-BAT)

Standardised bleeding score to identify patients with possible bleeding disorders (von Willebrand disease, platelet function disorders). Score >3 in males and >5 in females suggests significant bleeding disorder.

Epistaxis (spontaneous, lasting >10 min or requiring medical attention)*

Cutaneous symptoms (bruising ≥5 cm without trauma)*

Bleeding from minor wounds*

Oral cavity bleeding (gum bleeding, mouth ulcers)*

GI bleeding (spontaneous, not due to ulcer/portal hypertension)*

Tooth extraction bleeding*

Post-surgical bleeding*

Menorrhagia (females only)

Post-partum bleeding (females only)

Muscle bleeds (spontaneous)*

Haemarthrosis (spontaneous joint bleeding)*

CNS bleeding (intracranial/intraspinal)*

References

Rodeghiero F et al. Standardization of bleeding symptoms: the use of bleeding score for standardization of bleeding assessment tool. J Thromb Haemost. 2010;8(2):220–229.

Curated clinical cross-links plus same-class fallbacks.

Drugs

Pathways

Decision support only — verify against MDCalc, NICE, or your local guideline before clinical use.

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