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Introduction to Bleeding Disorders

Adapted from: Global NMO Training 2016 plenary presentation by Glenn PierceReviewed by: Glenn PierceEdited by: Georghia Michael This first eLearning module of the Treatment Products program explains how blood clots, how  clotting factors work together in the coagulation cascade, what goes wrong in the case of factor deficiency, and how factor replacement therapy works by […]

Factor Replacement Therapy Schematic

This illustrated schematic demonstrates the normal process of blood clotting, how it is diminished when a clotting factor is lacking, and how infusion of replacement therapy works to achieve normal levels of blood clotting. It also illustrates the clotting factor cascade and highlights the points in the cascade where each type of hemophilia treatment product […]