The term "sickle cell crisis" is used to describe several acute conditions such as the vaso-occlusive crisis (acute painful crisis)
5,6 In the heterozygous state known as sickle cell trait, there
The two primary goals of transfusion are to correct the low oxygen-carrying capacity caused by severe anemia, and to improve microvascular perfusion by
Homozygous sickle cell disease (SCD) is a life-threatening genetic disorder of haemoglobin (Hb)
Sickle cell anemia is caused by a change in the gene that tells the body to make hemoglobin
Introduction: Metabolic acidosis is encountered in 42% of patients with sickle cell disease (SCD) (Maurel S, Clin J Am Soc Nephrol, 2014) but the pathophysiological
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's wife does not have sickle cell trait, each child has a 50% The pericardium is a fibroelastic sac surrounding the heart that contains a thin layer of fluid
1 – 3 Estimates of the number of affected newborn in 2010 are of
The body store of phosphate is 500 to 800 g, with 85% of the total body phosphate present in crystals of hydroxyapatite in the bone — about 10% found in muscles and bones in association with proteins, carbohydrates, and lipids
CBC, complete blood count, CMP, comprehensive metabolic panel; SCD, sickle cell disease
This topic discusses ACS in adults and children with SCD, including causes, evaluation, management, and prevention
Hydroxyurea was the only 1 available until 2017, and it is still the most common and studied treatment for sickle cell disease
The hemolysis of red blood cells results in bilirubinuria
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Hypokalemia Furosemide can cause the loss of potassium, sodium, calcium, and Scenario V
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is a 39-year-old African-American man who has sickle cell disease (Lasix) 40mg IV push now, methylprednisolone (Solu-Medrol) 75mg IVP now, and ceftriaxone (Rocephin) 1g IV
Acute Chest Syndrome
Doctors hope they can cure the painful inherited blood disorder that afflicts mostly Black people in the U
The review also identifies gaps in the literature and provides recommendations for future research on opioid management in this population
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The hemoglobin associated with sickle cell anemia causes red blood cells to become rigid, sticky and misshapen
On the other hand, catecholamines and beta-agonist enhance potassium uptake by cells via the beta-2 adrenergic receptors on cells, and when these receptors are unavailable due to