In a case of acute hemarthrosis in hemophilia, treatment with factor VIII along with fresh frozen plasma is given for:
d. Till joint effusion subsides(Ref: Nelson's 20/e p 2384, Ghai 8/e p 352)Treatment of Hemarthrosis (in Hemophilia): 50-60IU/kg factor VIII concentrate on day 1; then 20-30IU/kg on days 2, 3, 5 until joint function is normal or back to baseline. Consider additional treatment every other day for 7-10 days.
3 days
7 days
1 day
Till joint effusion subsides
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