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Jun 2022
43m 22s

#105 Sickle Cell: 5 Pearls Segment

CORE IM TEAM
About this episode

What are the indications for a simple transfusion? And what the indications for an exchange transfusion? What is your approach to pain management in patients with sickle cell? What are the treatment options for sickle cell and which ones actually decrease sickle crisis and improve mortality? What are some of the major sickle cell complications to watch out for and how can we prevent some of them?

Show notes, Transcript and References: https://www.coreimpodcast.com/2022/06/01/5-pearls-on-sickle-cell-anemia/

Sponsor: https://go.amboss.com/CoreIM-E2

Timestamps:

  • 1:33 Pearl 1
  • 4:48 Pearl 2
  • 18:43 Pearl 3
  • 29:45 Pearl 4
  • 35:22 Pearl 5

Tags: IM Core, CoreIM, hematology oncology, health inequity, vaso-occlusive crisis



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