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The burned hemophiliac.

M B Durtschi, R B Counts, D M Heimbach

    The Journal of Trauma
    |August 1, 1980
    PubMed
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    Burned patients with hemophilia A may not need continuous anti-hemophilic Factor (AHF) infusions after initial treatment. Early cryoprecipitate loading supports healing, suggesting AHF is unnecessary for extensive burn care.

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    Area of Science:

    • Hematology
    • Burn Surgery
    • Hemophilia Management

    Background:

    • Hemophilia A patients undergoing surgery typically receive anti-hemophilic Factor (AHF) for hemostasis.
    • Literature regarding the management of burns in hemophiliacs is scarce.
    • Factor VIII levels below 2% characterize severe hemophilia A.

    Observation:

    • A patient with severe hemophilia A (Factor VIII < 2%) and extensive burns (45% TBSA) was treated.
    • An initial escharotomy was performed with AHF support.
    • Subsequent burn therapy, including debridement and skin grafting, was completed without AHF infusions.

    Findings:

    • Burned hemophiliacs may not require ongoing AHF post-initial treatment.
    • Platelet aggregation and vessel retraction can restore vascular integrity in small vessels.

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  • Endogenous tissue thromboplastin may aid clotting in burned hemophiliacs.

    • Implications:

    • This case suggests a revised approach to managing hemophilia A in burn patients.
    • Reduced reliance on AHF could decrease treatment costs and complications.
    • Further research is warranted to validate these findings in larger cohorts.