Continuing Professional Development: Management of sickle cell anaemia in the pre-hospital setting
Abstract
Overview
This Continuing Professional Development (CPD) module will provide the reader with an overview of the pathophysiology of sickle cell anaemia and how this causes acute painful crisis. The reader will also be reminded of the pre hospital management of this condition together with a recap of community-based treatments which help prevent exacerbations.
Learning Outcomes
After completing this module you should be able to:
Describe sickle cell anaemia.
Understand the pathophysiology of sickle cell anaemia.
Outline an appropriate management strategy for a patient with acute painful crisis.
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