Sickle Cell Disease Flashcards
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Pathology of sickle cell disease
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Sickling of red blood cells. Suckling episodes are most commonly triggered by low oxygen in the blood.
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Define sickle cell disease
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Inherited, Autosomal recessive disorders characterized by the presence of an abnormal form of hemoglobin in the erythrocytes
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Symptoms of sickle cell disease
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With repeated episodes of sickling, there is a gradual involvement of all body systems, especially the spleen, lungs, kidneys and brain
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Care of sickle cell disease
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Collaborative care is directed towards alleviating the symptoms from the complications of the disease and minimizing end target organ damage