SAQ 1722 – Haemophilia A with thigh haematoma

A 17-year-old boy with haemophilia A presents with a painful swollen right thigh after minor trauma. Initial assessment shows a large intramuscular haematoma in the anterior thigh compartment.

State four haemophilia-related history features. Include the relevance of each.

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You are considering compartment syndrome. List four examination findings consistent with this diagnosis.

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He has no signs of compartment syndrome, but does have a large intramuscular quadriceps haematoma. State four management components.

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Total Score: 0 / 12

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