In a case of acute hemarthrosis in hemophilia, treatment with factor VIII along with fresh frozen plasma is given for:: (A) 3 days, (B) 7 days, (C) 1 day, (D) Till joint effusion subsides
Answer is D. 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.