P61: Other perinatal haematological disorders

P61.6: Other transient neonatal disorders of coagulation

Platelets and various clotting proteins in the blood are involved in blood clotting. The platelets can adhere to one another in such a way that they stop a bleed. The clotting proteins stabilize the platelets that have stuck together. This enables wounds to heal, for example.

If there is a blood clotting disorder, there can be a variety of indications. Bleeding may occur more easily than usual. The bleeds may also be heavier or last longer than usual.