Peds SS OME Flashcards
1
Q
SSD is caused by
A
substitution of glut to a val
2
Q
normal hg for ss pt
A
7-9
3
Q
why should you try to avoid transfusions in a pt with ss?
A
iron overload. if you do give deferoxamine also
4
Q
ss pt with low hg and low hct. dx?
A
aplastic crisis!
5
Q
kid with ss needs to be on…
A
PCN if <5 and possible till age 18 to prevent pneumococcal infection
6
Q
tx of acute ss crisis?
A
IVF, pain control, oxygen
