Experience with the hemophiliac child in a pediatric emergency department.

We conducted a retrospective chart review of all hemophiliacs followed by our pediatric hematology service from January 1, 1980 to December 31, 1989 inclusive, to determine the frequency and nature of their visits to our Emergency Department (ED). Of 36 patients studied, 26 were Factor VIII deficient (13 mild, 3 moderate, and 10 severe) and 10 had Factor IX deficiency (7 mild and 3 severe). No patient had red blood cell (RBC) antibodies or factor inhibitors.