A bump to the head can trigger internal bleeding. Prompt attention is therefore necessary, especially if the injury has been hard enough to induce headache, nausea or giddiness. Bleeding into the nose or throat cavity. Any sudden, severe pain, e.g. abdominal pain or headache. All of the above require prompt intravenous infusion of clotting factor and attention by staff at the Haemophilia Treatment Centre.
Emergencies are rare, and children tend to have less problems with bleeding at school than at home.
Allow the most comfortable position to be assumed Apply a protected ice pack to the area of the bleed. This can decrease the pain and lessen the bleeding. Keep the child in a quiet environment. If a painkiller is necessary Panadol. Never give Aspirin or any medication containing aspirin.