MSRA: Sickle Cell Flashcards
1
Q
What is the inheritance pattern of sickle cell disease?
A
Autosomal recessive
2
Q
What are the key management steps in sickle cell crisis?
A
IV fluids
Pain relief
Oxygen
3
Q
Which micro-organisms are likely causes of osteomyelitis in patients with SCD?
A
Staph aureus
Salmonella
4
Q
What are the features of an aplastic crisis?
A
Caused by infection with Parvovirus
Sudden fall in Hb without appropriate rise in reticulocytes (bone marrow suppression causes a reduced reticulocyte count)
