This purpose of this course is to define, outline transmission, and explain the symptoms, complications, and treatments for sickle cell disease.
Course Publication Date:
August 05, 2020
This course is available with
NO ADDITIONAL FEE if you have an active
one year unlimited membership!
| Author: | Wanda Lockwood RN, BA, MA |
| Course No: | SCD080420 |
| Contact Hours: | 1.00 |
| Delivery Method: | Online Self Study |
| Category: | Pain Management
Community & Home Health
Emergency & Trauma Medicine
Leadership & Case Management
Medical & Surgical Issues
Pediatric Medicine
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Learning Objectives
Describe the differences between a normal red blood cell and a sickled cell.
List 5 common variations of sickle cell disease.
Explain how sickle cell disease is transmitted.
List and describe 4 types of crises in sickle cell disease.
Explain how organ damage occurs with sickle cell disease.
Discuss symptoms and treatment for acute chest syndrome.
Describe at least 6 other complications of sickle cell disease.
Describe 3 types of vaccinations used for preventive treatment.
Describe at least 4 medications used for sickle cell disease.
Describe at least 3 other treatments used for sickle cell disease.
Explain the difference between episodic and chronic transfusions.