Publications by authors named "B R Branchford"

Unlabelled: Hereditary factor X deficiency (HFXD) is a rare bleeding disorder causing delayed haemostasis and potentially life-threatening bleeds. Patient/caregiver burden and diagnosis path have not been well characterized.

The Aim Of This Study Was To: describe the diagnosis path, disease burden, and HFXD impact on quality of life (QoL) in patients and caregivers.

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Background: A rise in hospital-acquired venous thromboembolism (HA-VTE) in children has led to increased awareness regarding VTE prophylaxis and risk assessment. Despite no consensus exists regarding these practices in pediatrics.

Objective: To describe common practices in VTE prophylaxis, VTE risk assessment models, and anticoagulation dosing strategies in pediatric hospitals that are members of the Children's Hospital Acquired Thrombosis (CHAT) Consortium.

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Objectives: To determine if the duration of invasive mechanical ventilation (IMV) was associated with hospital-acquired venous thromboembolism (HA-VTE) among critically ill children.

Design: A multicenter, matched case-control study as a secondary analysis of Children's Hospital Acquired Thrombosis (CHAT) Consortium registry.

Setting: PICUs within U.

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