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MANAGEMENT STRATEGIES FOR SICKLE CELL IN CHILDREN

Categories: PEDIATRICS
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Sickle cell disease is a common genetic disease( autosomal recessive) that clinicians encounter especially from Western, Nyanza and Coastal regions of Kenya. Because of urbanization the disease can also be seen in urban areas and also in intermarriages where the trait becomes a SCD. SCD hence can present as an outpatient emergency as a sickle cell crisis. It is henceforth important to know preventive strategies to alleviate admissions.

What Will You Learn?

  • The learner should have knowledge of care of sickle cell disease in a non-emergent situation to prevent it
  • from being an emergency.
  • Objectives
  • Know the comprehensive care package for sickle cell disease management

Course Content

Discussion
Sickle cell disease is a genetic inherited autosomal recessive diease that is associated with high morbidity and mortality. It is associated with various complications which if not managed can cause high mortality. It is important to prevent crisis events in all sickle cell patients. This requires a team approach and family support. A life-long cure for SCD is available only through hematopoietic stem cell transplantation. Gene therapy trials are ongoing and show promise. Comprehensive care – Individuals with sickle cell disease (SCD) should be seen regularly by the treatment team for comprehensive health care

  • Hydroxyurea
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  • Transfusions
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  • Infection prevention
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  • Nutrition
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  • Travel
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  • Routine evaluations
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  • Ophthalmology
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  • Laboratory
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  • Pain management
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  • Hospitalization
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  • Questions

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