Hemostasis and Thrombosis Resources for Community Health Care Professionals

School Nurses

The Hemostasis and Thrombosis Center (HTC) at Rhode Island Hospital offers a variety of resources and educational materials for school nurses. Please call 401-444-8250 for more information.

• Commonly used bleeding disorder medications:
  • Amicar (PDF)
  • Oxymetazoline (Afrin) (PDF)
  • Stimate (PDF)
     
• Treating Nosebleeds
   
• Online Modules on Bleeding Disorders for CNEs  (HTC Instruction for School Nurses)

Additional Resources » 

Primary Care and Specialist Providers

• Guidelines for Evaluation of Possible Bleeding Disorders (PDF)
• Diagnosis and Management of Von Willebrand Disease: Guidelines for Primary Care (PDF)
• Diagnosis, Evaluation, and Management of von Willebrand Disease (PDF)

Dentists and Surgeons

If you have a patient with a diagnosed bleeding disorder who is scheduled for a dental or surgical procedure, please call our office at 401-444-8250 or email [email protected] prior to scheduling the appointment so we can provide a clearance and recommended treatment.