• J Emerg Med · May 2020

    Review

    Hemophilia and von Willebrand Disease: A Review of Emergency Department Management.

    • Collin Tebo, Colin Gibson, and Maryann Mazer-Amirshahi.
    • Georgetown University School of Medicine, Washington, DC.
    • J Emerg Med. 2020 May 1; 58 (5): 756-766.

    BackgroundHemophilia and von Willebrand disease (VWD) are the most common congenital coagulation factor deficiencies. Patients with these disorders who experience bleeding complications are often initially managed in the emergency department (ED).Objective Of The ReviewThis review will focus on the emergency department management of patients with these disorders and provide an update on current treatment options.DiscussionThe mainstay of management is initial stabilization, control of bleeding when possible, and administration of specific factors. Early coordination of care with hematology is critical.ConclusionsEmergency medicine providers must have an understanding of the pathophysiology, clinical presentation, and management strategies in order to optimally care for these complex patients.Copyright © 2020 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.

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