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Bleeding disorders are medical conditions
leading to poor blood clotting and prolonged bleeding. Some
of these disorders such as Hemophilia A, Hemophilia B and
von Willebrand's Disease are lifelong, inherited conditions.
Typically, the genes that regulate the manufacture of proteins
necessary for blood clotting are defective or deficient in
a person with a bleeding disorder. These diseases can range
from mild to severe.
Diagnosis
If there is a family history of bleeding
or if an accident with abnormal bleeding occurs, Individuals
should be tested at a Hemophilia Treatment Center (HTC) to
determine whether
they have a bleeding disorder.
Treatment
The proteins necessary for blood
clotting, called clotting factors, can be extracted from blood
or created in laboratories. These products, called factor
concentrates, can be administered regularly to help prevent
bleeding or to control a bleeding episode. Advances in medicine
together with comprehensive care programs ensure that factor
replacement therapies are safer than ever.
Other treatments for bleeding disorders
include DDAVP intra-nasal preparations, (Stimate®), and
anti-fibrinolytic agents (Amicar®).
Treatment depends upon the specific
disorders, its severity, and the type of bleeding episode.
Superficial bruising and minor cuts generally do not require
factor replacement therapy. And, while serious bleeding episodes
occur in people of all ages, they are generally rare in infancy.
Women who experience excessive bleeding
during their menstrual cycles may benefit from prophylactic
therapy (preventative treatment).
Many over the counter medications,
including aspirin, aggravate bleeding. No medication should
be taken without first consulting your HTC.
Bleeding Disorder Services
The core of Crescent Healthcare's
model of care is a belief that bleeding disorders can be managed
appropriately and efficiently. Our care model provides expert,
high-touch specialty pharmacy and care management services
for comsumers with complex chronic conditions - especially
Hemophilia.
We seek to provide a unique package
of services that support the clinical, financial, and administrative
needs of our consumers. High customer satisfaction underscores
the success of our program.
Crescent's methodology to the care
of an individual's bleeding disorder centers on a team approach.
We work with the HTC to develop a strategy of effectively
manage consumers' treatment.
In-Home Nursing
Some consumers/caregivers require more attention than others.
For those that have a need, Crescent can provide nursing services
in their home. Our network of nurses experienced in home health
care is not a replacement, but rather an extension of the
services offered
by the consumer’s treatment center.
Education & Training
Crescent Healthcare serves as a professional resource for
physicians, dentists, nurses and other health professionals,
community agencies, schools and the general public.
For example, in the school setting Crescent’s Patient
Advocate and Clinical Director can train the nursing and teaching
staff on how to recognize and best manage a bleeding episode.
Then working with the school’s personnel, develop an
action plan for first aid treatment and communication.
What
we offer
Factor
Storage
Travel
Precautions
Childcare
Focused
on the Individual
Hemophilia
and Nutrition
Resources
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