Core IM | Internal Medicine Podcast

#105 Sickle Cell: 5 Pearls Segment

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Jun 1, 2022
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ANECDOTE

Transfusion Complication

  • A patient developed multiple antibodies after receiving a poorly matched transfusion.
  • This led to severe complications, highlighting the importance of extended typing.
ADVICE

Pain Management

  • Prioritize patient-controlled analgesia (PCA) for acute vaso-occlusive pain crises.
  • PCA empowers patients and reduces over-medication risks.
ADVICE

Adjunctive Pain Management

  • Ketamine and short-term NSAIDs can be considered as adjunctive pain management options.
  • Weigh the risks and benefits for each patient individually.
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