In this episode, we break down the initial approach to the evaluation of a patient with a suspected bleeding disorder, particularly in regards to hemophilia, including standardized bleeding assessment tools, the basics of the coagulation cascade, and mixing studies.
Contents:
- "The Fellow on Call" Bleeding assessment!
- Important tips for your physical exam
- How do we think about bleeding disorders?
- What is the basic work-up of a suspected bleeding disorder
- Review of the coagulation cascade
- How to assess an abnormal PT/PTT
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