Month: October 2019

Sepsis:  A Bloody Nightmare Ports-can’t live with them, can’t live without them! A port-a-catheter is a device that is usually placed under the skin. It is attached to a catheter (a thin, flexible tube) that is threaded into a large vein above the right side of the heart. When hemophiliacs are young, “ports” are used … Continue reading Sepsis: A Bloody Nightmare

I was fortunate enough to go to some bleeding disorders conferences these past few weeks. I saw friends I have not seen in years. It got me thinking about where would I be without the amazing support of my hemophilia family? How would I ever have survived? I am so excited to be consistently making … Continue reading With A Little Help From My Friends