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Sickle Cell Disease in the ED

EMplify by EB Medicine

Show Notes

In this episode, Sam Ashoo, MD and T.R. Eckler, MD discuss the August 2024 Emergency Medicine Practice article, Emergency Department Management of Patients With Sickle Cell Disease

Epidemiology Common Presentation of Sickle Cell Disease in the ED Screening and Diagnosis Differences Epidemiology: 200,000 ED Visits Annually, 85% for Pain Pathophysiology Life Expectancy and Complications Vado-Occlusive Crises and Pathophysiology Sequestration Crisis in Sickle Cell Patients Acute Chest Syndrome and Priapism Clinical Management Treatment Advocacy and Pain Management Patient History and Examination Importance Imaging Recommendations Laboratory Studies and Findings Emergency Department Care Protocols Advanced Treatment Options Intravenous (IV) Fluids Guideline Management of Priapism Role of Exchange Transfusion Acute Chest Syndrome Details Approach in Rural and Critical Access Hospitals Special Populations Pregnant Patients with Sickle Cell Disease Increased Risks and Complication Management

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