Pediatric Hematology/Oncology

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What is your preferred treatment agent for type 1 von Willebrand patients needing minor procedures if they have a history of severe hyponatremia with DDAVP?

Hyponatremia occurred despite fluid restriction. Do you favor factor replacement? Or do you continue to try DDAVP and add urea +/- salt tablets, in a...

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In which platelet function disorders would you consider use of Novoseven as opposed to platelet transfusion?

Are there particular clinical scenarios that would affect your decision?

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Haemophilia : the official journal of the World Federation of Hemophilia, 2014-03

Desmopressin (DDAVP) in the management of patients with congenital bleeding disorders.

Am J Hematol, 2020 Jul 6

Efficacy and safety of half-dose desmopressin for bleeding prophylaxis in bleeding disorder patients undergoing predominantly low to moderate risk invasive procedures.

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