Intracranial hemorrhage and hemophilia: case report and management guidelines.
Hemophiliacs, as a result of low coagulation factor levels, may suffer spontaneous intracranial hemorrhage. A case of intracranial hemorrhage in a hemophiliac patient with a history of intravenous drug abuse and HIV infection is reported. Factor replacement, airway management, and risks of HIV exposure to emergency department personnel are discussed.
DeBehnke
D J
DJ
Wright State University School of Medicine, Department of Emergency Medicine, Dayton, Ohio 45401-0927.
Angelos
M G
MG
D000328:Adult; D002543:Cerebral Hemorrhage / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology* / Q000628:therapy; D005169:Factor VIII / Q000627:therapeutic use; D006467:Hemophilia A / Q000150:complications*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed
D005169:Factor VIII