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HEAMPHILA PIC (SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS (Excessive bleeding from cuts or bruises…
DEFINITION
Inherited bleeding disorder
Where blood doesn't clot properly
SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS
Excessive bleeding from cuts or bruises
Large or deep bruises
Pain swelling tightness in joints
Blood in urine or stool
Nosebleeds
Unexplained irritability
COMPLICATIONS
DEEP INTERNAL BLEEDING
In muscle causes limbs to swell
Swelling on nerves causes numbness
DAMAGE TO NERVES
Internal bleeding puts pressure on joints
INFECTION
Blood transfusions increases infections e.g contaminated blood
DAIGNOSIS
Taking blood samples
Measuring factor activity in blood
HAEMOPHILIA A
Testing the level of factor VIII activity
HAEMOPHILIA B
Measuring the level of factor IX activity
PATHOPHYSIOLOGY
Blood vessel constricts limits blood loss
Platelets form a plug at injury site
Blood undergoes coagulation
Clotting factor proteins activated for coagulation
NURSING CARE MANAGEMENT
Regular infusions of deficient clotting factor
TREATMENT
Prophylaxis, management of bleeding episodes,
Treatment of factor VIII (FVIII) inhibitors
Treatment and rehabilitation of hemophilia synovitis
DIET
Whole grain intake
Cook lean meats
Dark, leafy leaves, oranges
Poultry fish
Low-fat dairy products
