Living with Haemophilia
Author:   Peter Jones
Publisher:   Springer
Edition:   2nd ed. 1984. Softcover reprint of the original 2nd ed. 1984
ISBN:  

9789401173087


Pages:   258
Publication Date:   09 April 2012
Format:   Paperback
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This is a guide to haemophilia and related inherited bleeding disorders. Written primarily for affected families, the book also provides a useful and up-to-date guide for doctors, paramedical staff including nurses and physiotherapists, and teachers. It explains the inheritance of haemophilia, bleeding episodes and how to control them, safe treatment including home therapy and prophylaxis and the prospects for a genetic cure.

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Author:   Peter Jones
Publisher:   Springer
Imprint:   Springer
Edition:   2nd ed. 1984. Softcover reprint of the original 2nd ed. 1984
Dimensions:   Width: 18.90cm , Height: 1.40cm , Length: 24.60cm
Weight:   0.506kg
ISBN:  

9789401173087


ISBN 10:   9401173087
Pages:   258
Publication Date:   09 April 2012
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Manufactured on demand   Availability explained
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Table of Contents

1. The body—an introduction to structure and function.- 2. Bleeding and clotting.- 3. The causes of bleeding disorders.- 4. Bleeding episodes.- 5. Treatment 1—therapeutic materials.- 6. Treatment 2—treatment of bleeds; home therapy.- 7. Treatment 3—physiotherapy, appliances, dental care.- 8. How a major operation is conducted in safety.- 9. Activities and precautions.- 10. Education and employment.- 11. Sex and family planning.- 12. Clotting factor antibodies (inhibitors).- 13. Past, present and future.- Appendix 1—Medical care: what someone with haemophilia should expect.- Appendix 2—Aspirin and paracetamol preparations.

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