Understanding Coagulation Disorders: Insights from Case Studies and Laboratory Tests
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This guide provides an in-depth look at coagulation disorders through various case studies, including Rebecca Burton-MacLeod's case, where a young boy presents with a large bruise following a fall. Key laboratory tests such as INR and PTT are discussed, along with common bleeding sites in conditions like Hemophilia A and vWD. Management strategies for acute bleeding complications and treatment options for various hemophiliac conditions are also examined. This resource is essential for clinicians managing patients with bleeding disorders.
Understanding Coagulation Disorders: Insights from Case Studies and Laboratory Tests
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Category 1 - 200 Inc. INR, Norm PTT
Category 1 - 400 Inc PTT, but no bleeding problems
Category 1 - 600 Inc INR and Inc PTT
Category 1 - 800 Inc INR, Inc PTT, Dec platelets
Category 1 - 1000 Norm INR, Norm PTT, Norm platelets, but bleeding
Category 2 - 200 Most common bleeding sites in Hemophilia A
Category 2 - 400 Complications of muscle hematomas
Category 2 - 600 Bleeding sites in vWD
Category 2 - 800 Skip a turn :-)
Category 2 - 1000 How to distinguish Hemophila A from Hemophilia B clinically
Category 3 - 200 Difference between Hemophilia A and vWD in lab tests
Category 3 - 400 INR tests these Factors
Category 3 - 600 Most important lab test in initiating Ddx in pt with lifelong hx of bleeding
Category 3 - 800 Most likely cause of Inc INR and PTT
Category 3 - 1000 3 lab tests useful in identifying congenital coagulation disorders
Category 4 - 200 Management of acute life-threatening bleeds
Category 4 - 400 Treatment for mild to moderate Hemophilia A
Category 4 - 600 Management of superficial laceration in Hemophilia A pt
Category 4 - 800 Treatment for severe vWD
Category 4 - 1000 Treatment of Hemophilia B
Category 5 - 200 Timeframe of trauma bleeding expected in Hemophilia A pts
Category 5 - 400 Management of head trauma Hemophiliac pt
Category 5 - 600 Major cause of death for all age groups of Hemophiliac pts
Category 5 - 800 Skip a turn:-)
Category 5 - 1000 Complications of repeated replacement therapy for Hemophiliac pts
The Case of the Bleeding Patient Rebecca Burton-MacLeod August 28, 2003
Case • 18mo male presents to ED with large bruise on forehead • mother states pt fell and hit head on coffee-table 2 days ago • bruise appeared next day, not going away • otherwise well
Case Continued • To reassure mother nothing is wrong: • order CBC, INR, PTT • surprise--Inc PTT, Norm INR, Norm CBC