Bio X Hawaii was called to clean up blood after a man had suffered from burst varicose veins. While in the bathroom, one of his veins burst leaving large amounts of blood around the room, then down the hall and into the living room when he went for help.
What is a varicose vein?
A varicose vein occurs when a valve in the blood vessel isn’t working properly. This usually occurs in a leg but can also affect the neck or abdomen. Without the control on the flow of blood, blood will pool in the vein and appear larger and darker underneath the skin.
Many people have varicose veins without incident. However, as the blood pools inside, it stretches out the walls of the vein and they become thinner. If an incident happens where the skin is bumped, hit, or knocked against an object, the varicose vein may burst. Sometimes the lesion occurs within the body and the skin around the vein turns darker with blood, rather like a bruise. At other times, the rupture occurs through a break in the skin and large amounts of blood can spill out.
What do I do if a varicose vein bursts?
The first thing to do if a varicose vein bursts is to lower the blood flow to that area of your body by keeping it elevated and applying pressure to the wound. Then, even if you get the blood to stop, get medical help. Call your vascular doctor right away. They will need to examine and treat the vein as soon as possible to avoid further injury. If you are unable to get the blood to stop, go to the emergency room or urgent care.
Call Bio X Hawaii for blood cleanup
When blood is spilled on your property, call us at Bio X Hawaii for fast and professional blood cleanup. Even a healthy person needs professional blood cleanup whenever a large amount of blood is spilled. Blood carries viruses and bacteria, such as HIV and Hepatitis, that can be harmful to others and even if an area seems clean, it is easy for unseen residue to remain. Blood also seeps into layers of building materials such as through a carpet and if all infected layers are not handled correctly, a long-lasting and foul odor will remain.
In these challenging situations, Bio X Hawaii offers specialized biohazard and blood cleanup services to restore safety and cleanliness to your environment. We understand the urgency and sensitivity when blood cleanup is needed after events such as a varicose vein bursting and spilling blood in your home. We offer:
- Expertise and Experience: With years of biohazard cleanup experience throughout the Hawaiian Islands, our experts possess the knowledge needed to handle blood cleanup tasks effectively in a variety of situations and on all types of surfaces. Equipped with the latest techniques and professional cleaning equipment, we ensure thorough and safe cleanup procedures that will leave your property disinfected with all biohazards removed.
- Prompt Response and Discretion : Arriving promptly, we make sure we complete the cleanup as quickly as possible to minimize any disruptions to your daily routine. We also understand that whatever led to the situation, it is no one’s business but yours so we ask no unneeded questions, wear plain uniforms, and use unmarked vehicles so whatever happened remains confidential.
- Insurance Claim Filing : Most property and home insurance policies cover the cost of biohazard cleanup after a health event such as a burst varicose vein, though you will need to check your policy for specific coverage. As we work, we will carefully document all the damage and file the claim on your behalf as well as answer any of the adjuster’s questions to make it as easy as possible for you and your family.
We are honored to serve our Hawaii community
It is always an honor to serve our Hawaii community such as this gentleman in times of need. After carefully cleaning this man’s bathroom, hallway, and living room, we removed every trace of blood and disinfected all remaining surfaces before safely transporting infected materials. We then left him to heal in a clean and restored environment, safe for him and others.
If you need blood cleanup after an accident, call us at Bio X Hawaii. Available 24-7, we offer safe and professional blood cleanup solutions throughout the Islands and are always available to answer any questions you may have.
