Acute bleeding emergencies.
The successful management of acute bleeding depends on the ability to make a rapid diagnosis so that specific hemostatic therapy can be used whenever possible. Three kinds of manifestations--acute hemorrhage in a child with a known or suspected hereditary bleeding disorder; the bleeding tendency that occurs secondary to a specific disease process; and an unexpected and isolated episode in an otherwise well child--are discussed.
D000208:Acute Disease; D001241:Aspirin / Q000009:adverse effects; D001778:Blood Coagulation Disorders / Q000235:genetics; D001791:Blood Platelet Disorders / Q000150:complications; D001808:Blood Vessels / Q000503:physiopathology; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D004630:Emergencies; D005169:Factor VIII / Q000008:administration & dosage; D005260:Female; D006470:Hemorrhage / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy*; D006489:Hemostatic Techniques; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D010974:Platelet Aggregation; D010976:Platelet Count; D010983:Plateletpheresis; D011183:Postoperative Complications; D013156:Splenectomy; D014511:Uremia / Q000150:complications
D005169:Factor VIII; D001241:Aspirin