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Hemophilia: In a Nutshell (Pediatric Nursing)
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00:00 So in a nutshell, hemophilia is a rare disorder in which the blood doesn't clot normally because it lacks sufficient blood clotting proteins - these are the clotting factors. 00:10 Hemophilia A has a defect with Factor VIII and hemophilia B has a defect with factor IX. 00:17 There are acquired and genetic forms of hemophilia Genetic hemophilia is an X-linked recessive disorder. 00:24 We want to monitor the patient's clotting times with lab work. 00:28 You also want to monitor for complications including internal and external bleeding. 00:33 Bleeding can go into the joints and this can cause permanent joint destruction. 00:38 The pateint can have bleeding into the brain and this can be life-threatening. 00:42 Management includes the patients receiving clotting factors. 00:47 Thank you for watching this lecture on hemophilia.
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The lecture Hemophilia: In a Nutshell (Pediatric Nursing) by Paula Ruedebusch is from the course Blood Disorders – Pediatric Nursing.
Included Quiz Questions
What are correct statements regarding hemophilia? Select all that apply.
- Hemophilia A has a defect in factor VIII
- Hemophilia is strictly a genetic disorder
- Hemophilia only results in bleeding from open wounds
- Hemophilia is a blood-clotting disorder
- Bleeding into the joints can cause permanent damage
Author of lecture Hemophilia: In a Nutshell (Pediatric Nursing)
Paula Ruedebusch
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