SICKLE-CELL ANAEMIA Flashcards
1
Q
What is sickle cell anaemia
A
deformed and less flexible RBC
2
Q
what is sickle-cell crisis
A
- acute complication
- restricted blood supply to organs
3
Q
sickle-cell crisis tx
A
immediate hospitalisation
- fluid replacement
- analgesia
- treat any infections
4
Q
complications caused by sickle-cell crisis
A
- anaemia
- leg ulcers
- renal failure
- susceptibility to infections
5
Q
tx if pt develops haemolytic anaemia
breakdown of RBC
A
- increase folate
- folic acid
6
Q
When is hydroxycarbamide given
A
to reduce frequency of painful crises and reduce transfusion requirements
