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Sickle Cell Anemia Flashcards

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Sickle cell anemia

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Chronic hemolytic anemia that is genetically transmitted characterized by sickle shaped RBC

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Factors that precipitate sickling

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Dehydration
Physical or emotional stress
Hypoxia
Infections
High altitudes
Surgery
Blood loss
Acidosis
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Signs and symptoms of sickle cell anemia

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Aching joint pain
Sudden onset of severe pain
Weakness
Dyspnea

Develop an infancy or childhood
Delayed growth and development
Increase susceptibility to infections

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Lab and Diagnostics of sickle cell anemia

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Low HGB

Peripheral smear shows classic distorted sickle shaped RBCs

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Management of sickle cell anemia

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  • fluids for dehydration
    Analgesics for pain
    Oxygen for hypoxemia
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