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Slovenska pediatrija 2012; 19: 133-138

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NURSING CARE OF THE PATIENT WITH HAEMOPHILIA

A. Prendl
Klinični oddelek za otroško hematologijo in onkologijo, Pediatrična klinika, Univerzitetni klinični center Ljubljana, Ljubljana, Slovenija

Abstract

Haemophilia is the most common inherited blood coagulation disorder. It is a chronic disease and patients require lifelong health care. Nursing care of patients with haemophilia is part of their comprehensive management. This article describes the nursing care of patients with haemophilia, the ground rules for application of factor, and measures taken before invasive procedures.

Key words: haemophilia, nursing care, coagulation factors.