Immune Thrombocytopenic Purpura Patient & Family Handbook

Immune Thrombocytopenic Purpura

A Handbook for Patients and Families

Authors Karyn J. Brundige, MSN RN CPNP Joana R. Duran, MSN PNP CNS Kimberly Jacobson, MSN RN CPNP CPON® Joan O’Brien-Shea, MSN RN CPON® Beth Savage, MSN CPNP CPON®

Content Reviewers APHON Steering Council

Parent and Patient Reviewers Karen Waisnor (parent) Emerson Waisnor (patient)

This handbook is published by the Association of Pediatric Hematology/Oncology Nurses (APHON) for educa- tional purposes only. The material has been developed by sources believed to be reliable. The material is not intended to represent the only acceptable or safe treatment of immune thrombocytopenic purpura. Under cer- tain circumstances or conditions, additional or different treatment may be required. As new research and clinical experience expand the sources of information available concerning the treatment of immune thrombocytopenic purpura, adjustments in treatment and drug therapy may be required. APHON makes no warranty, guarantee, or other representation, express or implied, concerning the validity or sufficiency of the treatments or related information contained in this handbook. APHON Handbooks for Patients and Families have been developed by healthcare providers who have been edu - cated and currently practice primarily in the United States. APHON acknowledges that treatments and practices presented in this handbook, which are commonly or widely recognized as standard in the United States, may differ from those in other countries. APHON encourages users to defer to their governing body’s preferred treat - ment and practice methods and healthcare providers’ advice. APHON provides this handbook for educational use. Users may copy and distribute this material in unadapted form only, for noncommercial use, and with attribution given to APHON.