Emergency Room Program

The card was developed as a resource for the individual with a bleeding disorder to carry in his/her wallet for presentation to ER staff when accessing emergency care. The card contains important patient information including details on diagnosis and treatment guidelines and contact names and phone numbers of the patient’s Hemophilia Treatment Centre.

To obtain a Factor First card, patients should contact their Hemophilia Treatment Centre.





Emergency care for patients with hemophilia
Guidelines on the treatment and management of hemophilia emergencies including recommended dosage and contact information for Hemophilia Treatment Centres in Canada and the United States are available at www.hemophiliaemergencycare.com.



Emergency care for patients with von Willebrand disease
An instructional manual with guidelines on the treatment and management of von Willebrand disease emergencies including recommended dosage and contact information for Hemophilia Treatment Centres in Canada and the United States is available by clicking on the link below.

Emergency Care for Patients with von Willebrand Disease



ER Poster
A 17 “ x 22” poster for display in Emergency Rooms which contains Guidelines for Emergency Management of Hemophilia and von Willebrand Disease. To obtain copies of the ER poster, please contact chs@hemophilia.ca.





The Emergency Room: Prepare to succeed
A guide to the ER for persons with bleeding disorders
This guide contains practical suggestions on how to prepare for that unexpected trip to the ER and what you can do to make things go smoothly once you arrive.

The Emergency Room: Prepare to Succeed A Guide to the ER for Persons with Bleeding Disorders