BookJo Howard, Paul Telfer.
Summary: This practical clinical handbook reveals that sickle cell disease (SCD) is an increasingly common condition to manage in Europe and North America. SCD demands clinical expertise and experience as well as sensitivity to its social and cultural context. This book is designed to broaden readersℓ́ℓ knowledge in this challenging condition by describing the acute and long-term complications unique to SCD and that affect nearly every system of the body. Critically, it also details the significant recent advances in understanding the pathophysiology of SCD that are leading to novel treatment modalities. ℗ℓ Sickle Cell Disease in Clinical Practice promotes higher quality care by outlining the clinical problems as they arise, and covering essential background information, including up-to-date research, and useful points to guide management. As such, the intended target audience is broad and includes general physicians, general practitioners, hematologists, pediatricians, emergency medicine physicians, surgeons, medical students, nurse specialists and commissioners.
Contents:
Overview of Sickle Cell Disease
Laboratory Tests Used in Diagnosis and Monitoring of Sickle Cell Disease
Organization of Care for Sickle Cell Disease
Overview and general principles
Pain in Sickle Cell Disease
Respiratory and Cardiac Complications in Sickle Cell Disease
Neurological Complications of Sickle Cell Disease
Renal and Urological Complications in Sickle Cell Disease
Bone and Joint Complications in Sickle Cell Disease
Ophthalmological complications in Sickle Cell Disease
The Spleen in Sickle Cell Disease
Infection and Infection Prophylaxis in Sickle Cell Disease
Gastroenterological Complications in Sickle Cell Disease
Anemia and Sickle Cell Disease
Leg Ulceration in Sickle Cell Disease
Management of Pregnancy in Sickle Cell Disease
Surgical Management of Patients with Sickle Cell Disease
Sickle Cell Disease Treatment Modalities
Out-Patient Management of Sickle Cell Disease Patients.