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First Aid Recommendations for the Student with a Bleeding Disorder
Most patients with bleeding disorders lead relatively normal lives, but need to know what symptoms to look for and how to respond. It does young patients with bleeding disorders a disservice to treat them as if they are abnormal or fragile. There is simply no way to guarantee a child won’t ever get hurt, whether they are walking down the street or playing soccer. However, children should be encouraged to select activities that present a higher likelihood of benefit than risk. Excluding them on a regular basis can unintentionally isolate them, contributing to poor self-image and poor acceptance of their disease and treatment. If no symptoms are apparent and if no special restrictions are prescribed, educators should treat children with bleeding disorders as they would treat these children's peers. Parents should make arrangements to enable children to keep medications with them at school, and should provide all necessary emergency contact information.
Below are general guidelines for responding to symptoms of the child’s disease. This should not be used as a substitute for communication between parents and schools or between parents and their child's medical providers. Call the Rush HTC for more information: (877) RUSH-KID.
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Recommendation
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Bruising
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May not require intervention. Ice pack if severe (painful/elevated). Call parents if necessary.
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Nose Bleeds
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Wear gloves. Pinch nose 10-15 minutes with head forward. Ice pack to bridge of nose if needed. Ice pack to bridge of nose if needed. Call parents if heavy bleeding persists beyond 10 minutes.
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Abrasions
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Wear gloves. Clean area with soap and water. Bandage.
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Mouth/gum Bleeds
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Wear gloves. Direct pressure with gauze. Apply ice as needed. If bleeding continues more than 15 minutes, call parents.
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Menorrhagia (Excessive Menstrual Bleeding)
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Rest. Girls should be excused from P.E. class. Contact parents.
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Head Injury
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Call 911 if there is loss of consciousness, nausea, vomiting, severe pain, blurred vision or sleepiness. Notify parents immediately of any head trauma. Call ambulance. Call child’s physician.
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Throat/Neck Injury
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Monitor for difficulty breathing or swallowing. If so: call 911. Call parents. Call child’s physician.
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Abdominal Injury
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Monitor for pallor, increased rigidity of the abdomen, increased pulse, decreased blood pressure.
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Scholarship Information
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Eligibility
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Due Date
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Contact
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AVANCES Latino Scholarship (Apex )
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Persons with hemophilia or bleeding disorder, spouse, child, parent, sibling
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08/30
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626-791-0784
Eunice@Apextc.com
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Beth Care Memorial Scholarship (of AHF, Inc.)
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Persons with bleeding disorders in good academic standing
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4/30
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www.ahfinfo.com
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Kevin Child Scholarships $1,000
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Hemophilia or von Willebrand disease patients
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6/30
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National Hemophilia Foundation-Karen Parchment
800-42-HANDI
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Eric Dostie Memorial College Scholarships
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Persons with bleeding disorders or family members
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1/31
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Kelley
Communications
978-352-7657
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Hemophilia Education Fund (American Red Cross)
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Persons with hemophilia A
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01/18
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507-931-1682
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Hemophilia Federation of America
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Persons with hemophilia or von Willebrand disease
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6/1
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800-230-9797
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Hemophilia Health Service Memorial Scholarship Fund
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Persons with hemophilia or von Willebrand disease
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5/1
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800-800-6606, ext. 5177
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Hemophilia Resources of America, Inc. Scholarships
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Persons with hemophilia or von Willebrand disease
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4/30
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800-549-2654
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Mike Hylton & Ron Niederman Memorial Scholarships
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Persons with bleeding disorders or family members
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6/15
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877-FSN-4-YOU
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Bill McAdam Scholarship Fund
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Persons with hemophilia, von Willebrand disease, other bleeding disorders
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313-563-0515
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| Location | Hours of Operation |
Rush Professional Office Building
1725 W. Harrison Street, Suite 710
Chicago, IL 60612
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Appointments are available during normal business hours, Monday through Friday. To make an appointment at this location, call (877) RUSH-KID. Valet and garage parking available.
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Rush-Copley Medical Center
2020 Ogden Avenue, Suite 400
Aurora, IL 60504
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Approximately five miles west of intersection of route 59 and 34 (Ogden Avenue). Lot parking available at no charge. For an appointment at this location, call (877) RUSH-KID.
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Poplar Creek Health South
1800 McDonough Road, Suite 203
Hoffman Estates, IL 60192
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On McDonough Road, approximately one mile west of the intersection of Route 59 and Shoe Factory Road. Free parking available in the lot outside the building. For hours or to make an appointment at this location, call (877) RUSH-KID.
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Riverside Medical Center
350 N. Wall Street
Kankakee, IL 60901
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For an appointment at this location, call (815) 933-1671.
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Regional Care Associates
72 N. Chicago Street
Joliet, IL 60432-4315
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Parking available in lot one block south of building. For information about hours or to make an appointment at this location, call (877) RUSH-KID.
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Champaign Clinic
208 E. Springfield Ave.
Champaign, IL 61820
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Lot and street parking available. For information about hours or to make an appointment at this location, call (877) RUSH-KID.
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Pediatric Hematology-Oncology
Hematology & Blood Disorders (Pediatrics)
Hemophilia & Thrombophilia Center