Fast Five Quiz: Are You Prepared to Confront Sickle Cell Disease?

Emmanuel C. Besa, MD; Sophie M. Lanzkron, MD, MHS

September 23, 2021

Urgent replacement of blood is often required for symptomatic anemia due to parvovirus B19 infection or acute splenic sequestration. Transfusions are not needed for asymptomatic chronic anemia or worsening anemia occurring during episodes of pain associated with SCD.

According to NHLBI guidelines, scenarios in which transfusion should be considered include acute chest syndrome or severe exacerbation of anemia with splenic or hepatic sequestration, during severe acute complications such as multi–organ failure syndrome, prior to elective surgery, and in patients at high risk for stroke.

Learn more about the treatment and management of SCD.

Editor's Recommendations

1 2 3 4 5 6

Next Section

Any views expressed above are the author's own and do not necessarily reflect the views of WebMD or Medscape.

Cite this: Emmanuel C. Besa, Sophie M. Lanzkron. Fast Five Quiz: Are You Prepared to Confront Sickle Cell Disease? - Medscape - Sep 23, 2021.

Comments

Commenting is limited to medical professionals. To comment please Log-in.

Comments on Medscape are moderated and should be professional in tone and on topic. You must declare any conflicts of interest related to your comments and responses. Please see our Commenting Guide for further information. We reserve the right to remove posts at our sole discretion.