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Chapter-048 Sickle Cell Disease

BOOK TITLE: Ramamurthy's Decision Making in Pain Management: An Algorithmic Approach

Author
1. Associate Clinical Professor, Department of Medicine University of California, Los Angeles, CA, USA
2. AH Vu
ISBN
9789386261458
DOI
10.5005/jp/books/14128_49
Edition
3/e
Publishing Year
2018
Pages
2
Author Affiliations
2. Cedar Hill Pain and Rehabilitation, Cedar Hill, TX, USA
Chapter keywords
Sickle cell disease, hydroxyurea, bone marrow transplantation, BMT, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug, NSAID, patient-controlled analgesia, PCA, patient-controlled epidural analgesia, PCEA

Abstract

This chapter mainly focuses on the sickle cell disease. Sickle cell disease is prevalent in the Middle East, Mediterranean, Africa, and India. It results from a single gene mutation within the beta chain of hemoglobin A. This mutation results in the formation of hemoglobin S, which in the presence of low oxygen saturation, causes sickling of red blood cells and occlusion of blood vessels. A detailed history and physical examination must be obtained prior to treatment. Evaluation of the patient’s baseline pain and the frequency and severity of pain crises must be obtained. The majority of pain episodes can be managed with nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), acetaminophen, and mild opioids.

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