Sickle cell disease in the emergency department.

Authors

• Paris B Lovett
• Harsh P Sule
• Bernard L Lopez

Publication/Presentation Date

8-1-2014

Abstract

Acute painful episodes are the most common reason for emergency department visits among patients with sickle cell disease (SCD). Early and aggressive pain management is a priority. Emergency providers (EPs) must also diagnose other emergent diagnoses in patients with SCD and differentiate them from vaso-occlusive crisis. EPs should be aware of cognitive biases that may misdirect the diagnostic process. Administration of intravenous fluids should be used judiciously. Blood transfusion may be considered. Coordination of care with hematology is an important part of the effective emergency department and long-term management of patients with SCD.

Volume

32

Issue

3

First Page

629

Last Page

647

ISSN

1558-0539

Published In/Presented At

Lovett, P. B., Sule, H. P., & Lopez, B. L. (2014). Sickle cell disease in the emergency department. Emergency medicine clinics of North America, 32(3), 629–647. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.emc.2014.04.011

Disciplines

Business Administration, Management, and Operations | Health and Medical Administration | Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods

PubMedID

25060254

Department(s)

Administration and Leadership

Document Type

Article