Sickle Cell Disease Flashcards
1
Q
What can trigger acute pain crises in SCD?
A
infection, cold, stress, and others
2
Q
What is the best way to gauge the severity of a SCD episode?
A
Ask the patient
3
Q
What are the two general phenotypes of SCD?
A
Vaso-occlusive: higher Hgb, more pain, more likely to come to the ED
Hemolytic: less pain, lower Hgb, more pulmonary HTN, leg ulcers and risk of death
4
Q
What are the 5 most common complications of SCD?
A
Vaso-occlusive crisis Infection/sepsis Stroke Cholecystitis Priapism
