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An 8-year-old male hemophiliac is admitted with acute blood-loss anemia due to uncontrolled bleeding, what do you recommend?

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Dr. Ellen Altenburg answered

Follow specialist ad: Following the course of treatment recommended by the ICU physician and his hematologist.

Dr Munshower and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 7/15/2014

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