Tag Factor VIII

Von Willebrand Disease

Discussion of bleeding and bleeding disorders always garners attention. We have recently covered hemophilia, ITP, and hemorrhagic disease of the newborn, but let us turn our attention to the most prevalent bleeding disorder: Von Willebrand Disease.  Certainly, making the diagnosis…

Hemophilia in the ED

I think that we would all agree that “bleeding” as the chief complaint catches your attention in the Peds ED (or any ED for that matter).  We have previously covered Post-Tonsillectomy Hemorrhage, oropharyngeal trauma, Hemorrhagic Disease of the Newborn, ITP and the…