• Sickle Cell Disease in the ED

  • Aug 14 2024
  • Length: 56 mins
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Sickle Cell Disease in the ED

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  • Summary

  • 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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