title: Haemophilia and inhibitors. 1: Diagnosis and treatment.
abstract: This is a two-part unit on haemophilia and inhibitors. This article, part 1, examines the condition, the problem of inhibitors and treatment options for patients with inhibitors. It also discusses the practical challenges nurses may face in patients' surgical management.
authors.affiliation: Centre for Haemostasis and Thrombosis, St Thomas' Hospital, London.
authors.forename: Julia
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Mitchell
authors.forename: Anica
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Phillott
mesh_terms: D019774:Blood Coagulation Factor Inhibitors / Q000097:blood / Q000235:genetics*; D006467:Hemophilia A / Q000097:blood / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000235:genetics / Q000628:therapy*; D006488:Hemostasis, Surgical; D006801:Humans; D019990:Perioperative Care; D011788:Quality of Life; D012720:Severity of Illness Index
chemical_list: D019774:Blood Coagulation Factor Inhibitors