Teach patients to quickly identify and treat joint bleeds.
Educate patients and caretakers about the possible consequences of delaying joint bleed treatment with this interactive animated video. Roll over hotspots to reveal additional information about pain management, surgery and more.
This patient-friendly animation focuses on the knee to:
Engage patients with hemophilia in a physiological overview of joint bleeds
Underscore the importance of prompt on-demand treatments
Roll over hotspots for more information
Prompt treatment of joint bleeds is vital.
Using treatments as prescribed helps patients control acute hemarthrosis and avoid chronic joint issues down the line, such as synovitis and permanent hemophilic arthropathy. Left unmanaged or untreated, these may eventually require surgical interventions.1-3
Learn about a potential on-demand treatment.
More resources for you and your patients
MASAC guidelines
Review MASAC guidance for emergency department staff who may see patients present with a rare bleeding disorder.
MASAC= Medical and Scientific Advisory Council of the National Hemophilia Foundation
Clinical Education Library
More of the latest rare bleeding disorders information at your fingertips.
Patient Support
Discover educational resources for hemophilia patients and caretakers.
Have questions? Contact your local Novo Nordisk Representative
References:
- Srivastava A, Santagostino E, Dougall A, et al. WFH guidelines for the management of hemophilia, 3rd edition. Haemophilia. 2020:26(Suppl 6):1-158.
- Luck JV, Silva M, Rodrigues-Merchan EC, et al. Hemophilic arthropathy. J Am Acad Orthop Surg. 2004;12:234-245.
- Lafeber FP, Miossec P, Valentino LA. Physiopathology of haemophilic arthropathy. Haemophilia. 2008;14(Suppl 4):3-9.