KIDCLOT Thrombosis & Anticoagulation Program, Pediatric
Alberta Health Services - Edmonton Zone
- Description
- To consult on and provide expert care to children and their families with or at risk of developing unhealthy blood clots.
Provides children, teens, young adults, and their families, to safely and effectively manage their blood thinner (anticoagulant/warfarin) therapy. Families whose children require anticoagulation therapy are managed on the Home INR (international normalized ratio) monitoring program by the Nurse Practitioner for the program. Home monitoring is proven to provide better warfarin control.
- on-line information and resources for children and their families requiring blood thinners or those with a difference in their clotting system.
- self management support for warfarin therapy.
- on-line coaching and support - secure patient-specific access which allows for individuals who are on warfarin therapy and performing home INR monitoring to enter their INRs, warfarin dose adjustments and questions for review by the KIDCLOT team.
Key Provider: pediatric medical specialists, pediatric nurse practitioners - Eligibility
- Yes, Children from birth up to their 18th birthday.
- Application Process
- Service Access: Professional Referral Required, Healthcare providers should consult the Alberta Referral Directory for service referral information.
Referral Process: No
Waiting Period: Yes,An estimated wait time will be provided at the time of appointment booking.
- Telephone
- 780-407-1072
- Fax
- 1-888-353-1464
- Languages
- Interpreter/Translation services
- Fees
- Fee: No
Fee Reduction: N/A
Membership Fee: N/A - Accessibility
- Wheelchair access: Yes -
Other disabled access: Yes - Parking stalls, ramps, elevators and washrooms. - Agency Information
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- Last Verified On
- May 29, 2024
- Address
- 8440 112 Street
Edmonton, AB, T6G 2B7This facility provides a range of healthcare services for children including a 24/7 emergency department.
Open in Google Maps - Hours of Operation
- Mon08:30 AM to 04:30 PMTue08:30 AM to 04:30 PMWed08:30 AM to 04:30 PMThu08:30 AM to 04:30 PMFri08:30 AM to 04:30 PM
Thursday: 1:00-3:30 (Clinic)
