The Many Complications of Sickle Cell Disease – PediaCast CME 071

Show Notes

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!

Instructions to obtain CME/CE Credit

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  2. Listen to the podcast.
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Topic

  • Complications of Sickle Cell Disease

Presenters

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.

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