Episode 28: October 24, 2018 - Bleeding Disorders

Bleeding disorders affect thousands of children in the United States, and practitioners face multiple challenges in their management and treatment. Effective nursing care for patients with bleeding disorders requires that nurses understand the pathophysiology of the disease, recognize those who present in crisis, and possess the ability to manage acute complications aggressively. This podcast will provide an overview of bleeding disorders, discuss their diagnosis and management, and will delineate the role of the infusion nurse.

Ashley Smith, MSN, RN, CRNI®

Specialty Accreditation Manager & Infusion Nursing Administrator

Paragon Healthcare

Ashley Smith, MSN, RN, CRNI®, is the Specialty Accreditation Manager and Infusion Nursing Administrator at Paragon Healthcare. Mrs. Smith has spent many years caring for pediatric and adult patients who require specialty medication, with a focus in bleeding disorders. Prior to finding her place in home infusion, she worked in emergency medicine, cardiology, and general medicine. Mrs. Smith earned a bachelor’s degree from Jacksonville State University and an MSN in Nursing Education from the University of North Alabama.

Guest: 
Ashley Smith, MSN, RN, CRNI® 
Nurse Specialist, Bleeding Disorders

Bleeding disorders affect thousands of children in the United States, and practitioners face multiple challenges in their management and treatment. Effective nursing care for patients with bleeding disorders requires that nurses understand the pathophysiology of the disease, recognize those who present in crisis, and possess the ability to manage acute complications aggressively. This podcast will provide an overview of bleeding disorders, discuss their diagnosis and management, and will delineate the role of the infusion nurse.

Resource:
American Society of Hematology. Bleeding disorders. http://www.hematology.org/Patients/Bleeding.aspx. Accessed October 1, 2018. 


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