Current concepts in the treatment of sickle cell disease.
The treatment of sickle cell disease is still primarily symptomatic. However, there have been major advances in understanding the pathophysiology of sickling syndromes. This in turn has led to a proper approach in the management of the sickle cell patient. This paper describes treatment regimens as we best understand them today.
D000328:Adult; D000531:Altitude; D000700:Analgesics / Q000627:therapeutic use; D000755:Anemia, Sickle Cell / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000517:prevention & control / Q000628:therapy*; D001639:Bicarbonates / Q000627:therapeutic use; D001803:Blood Transfusion; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D002951:Citrates / Q000627:therapeutic use; D019343:Citric Acid; D003080:Cold Temperature / Q000009:adverse effects; D005260:Female; D005440:Fluid Therapy; D006801:Humans; D011247:Pregnancy; D011250:Pregnancy Complications, Hematologic / Q000628:therapy; D011292:Premedication; D017693:Sodium Bicarbonate
D000700:Analgesics; D001639:Bicarbonates; D002951:Citrates; D019343:Citric Acid; D017693:Sodium Bicarbonate