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A United Kingdom Haemophilia Centre Doctors’ Organization guideline approved by the British Committee for Standards in Haematology: guideline on the use of prophylactic factor VIII concentrate in children and adults with severe haemophilia A
Author(s) -
Richards Michael,
Williams Michael,
Chalmers Elizabeth,
Liesner Ri,
Collins Peter,
Vidler Vicky,
Hanley John
Publication year - 2010
Publication title -
british journal of haematology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.907
H-Index - 186
eISSN - 1365-2141
pISSN - 0007-1048
DOI - 10.1111/j.1365-2141.2010.08139.x
Subject(s) - guideline , medicine , haemophilia , prophylactic treatment , hematology , intensive care medicine , pediatrics , regimen , family medicine , pathology
Summary Consensus‐based guidelines supported by the literature are presented on the role of prophylactic administration of factor VIII concentrate in children and adults with severe haemophilia A. The timing of initiation of prophylaxis, the choice of prophylactic regimen, monitoring, management of breakthrough bleeding and education of the patient and family are discussed.