The Many Complications of Sickle Cell Disease – PediaCast CME 071

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Description 

• Dr Susan Creary visits the studio as we consider sickle cell disease and its many complications, including frequent infections, pain crisis, acute chest syndrome and stroke. Free Category 1 CME/CE Credit for listeners. We hope you can join us!

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Topic

• Complications of Sickle Cell Disease

Presenters

• Dr Mike Patrick
• PediaCast and PediaCast CME
• Nationwide Children’s Hospital

• Dr Susan Creary
• Pediatric Hematologist
• Nationwide Children’s Hospital

Learning Objectives

At the end of this activity, participants should be able to: 

1. Define sickle cell disease and describe the various types of this disorder, including HbSS, HbSC and Hb S/β-Thal.
2. Recognize 12 potential complications of sickle cell disease.
3. Provide anticipatory guidance for families on the early recognition of sickle cell complications.
4. Advise those with sickle cell trait on issues of family planning and high-risk activities.

Links

• Sickle Cell and Thalassemia Program at Nationwide Children’s
• Hematology at Nationwide Children’s Hospital
• American Sickle Cell Anemia Association
• Sickle Cell Disease Association of America

Further Reading

• Sickle Cell Disease (CDC)
• Diagnosis of Sickle Cell Disorders (UpToDate)
• Overview of the Clinical Manifestations of Sickle Cell Disease (UpToDate)
• Overview of the Management and Prognosis of Sickle Cell Disease (UpToDate)

Disclosure Statement

• No one in a position to control content has any relationships with commercial interests. 

Commercial Support

• Nationwide Children’s has not received any commercial support for this activity.

CME/CE Information

• In support of improving patient care, Nationwide Children’s Hospital is jointly accredited by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for the healthcare team. (1.0 ANCC contact hours; 1.0 ACPE hours; 1.0 CME hours)

• Nationwide Children's Hospital has been authorized by the American Academy of PAs (AAPA) to award AAPA Category 1 CME credit for activities planned in accordance with AAPA CME Criteria. This activity is designated for 1.0 AAPA Category 1 CME credits. Approval is valid for 2 years from the date of the activity. PAs should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation.

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