title: Current concepts in the treatment of sickle cell disease.
abstract: 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.
mesh_terms: 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
chemical_list: D000700:Analgesics; D001639:Bicarbonates; D002951:Citrates; D019343:Citric Acid; D017693:Sodium Bicarbonate