Haemophilia and inhibitors. 1: Diagnosis and treatment.
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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.
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عنوان ژورنال:
- Nursing times
دوره 104 26 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2008