Factor Facts
Hemophilia A is caused by a deficiency in which clotting Factor
What is Factor VIII (8)
True or False: The only way to manage pain is with medication.
False
Hemophilia B is caused by a deficiency in Factor IX (9)
Fact
This team member helps with joint health and physical activity.
Who is the Physical Therapist?
What are the signs of a joint bleed?
What are pain, swelling, warmth, and limited movement?
True or False: Only males can have Hemophilia.
False
This therapy uses movement and education to improve joint function and reduce pain.
What is Physical Therapy?
You can have a bleed without seeing any blood.
Fact
This team member helps with insurance, emotional support, and life challenges.
Who is the Social Worker?
What should you do if you suspect a head bleed?
What is see emergency care and contact your hematologist office?
What is the most common inherited bleeding disorder?
What is von Willebrand Disease?
This mindset can worsen pain and emotional distress by focusing on worst-case scenarios.
What is catastrophizing?
Girls cannot have a bleeding disorder.
Myth
This provider helps you understand your bleeding disorder and coordinates your care.
Who is the Nurse Coordinator?
Name 3 low-impact sports/exercise safe for a person with a bleeding disorder.
What is swimming, walking, yoga, etc,
What are the common Symptoms of bleeding disorders?
What are nosebleeds, easy bruising, and prolonged bleeding after injury or surgery.
This practice combines breathing, movement, and mindfulness to help manage pain and stress.
What is Yoga?
Only women get von Willebrand Disease.
Myth: VWD affects both men and women equally.
This team member specializes in blood disorders and may be your main Doctor.
Who it the Hematologist?
What does R.I.C.E stand for in bleed management?
What is Rest, Ice, Compression, and Elevation?
This term describes bleeding that happens without injury.
What is a spontaneous bleed?
This method uses your attention to focus on something pleasant or engaging to reduce pain perception.
What is distraction?
People with bleeding disorders bleed faster than others.
Myth (they bleed longer, not faster)
This advanced practice nurse can assess and manage your bleeding disorder.
Who is the Nurse Practitioner?
What should a person with a bleeding disorder wear daily?
What is a medical ID?