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1
Q

How is this condition inherited ?

A

A child receives the gene from both parents.

2
Q

How long do sickled RBCs live compared to normal RBCs?

A

6-20 days: normal is 120

3
Q

What does this put the pt at risk for ?

A

Anemia

4
Q

What test determines sickle cell

A

Hemoglobin- shows anemia

Sickle testing of blood

5
Q

The acute exacerbation of sickle cell anemia is called__

A

Sickle cell crisis or Vaso-occlusive crisis

6
Q

The most common cause ?

A

Dehydration

7
Q

This causes the SIckled blood to do what ??

A

Clot

8
Q

How do you treat a sickle cell crisis?

A

Hydrate with Oral and IV fluids

Give O2 to increase tissue perfusion

A blood transfusion maybe needed

Give pain meds - very painful

9
Q

During a sickle cell crisis which intervention is done first—do O2 or hydrate with IV FLUIDS?

A

Hydrate with IV fluids

Remember during a crisis the blood is clumped together , so the goal is to decrease the viscosity of the blood . O2 will not reverse the cause . It will only prevent more clumping

10
Q

Is this Autsomal trait recessive or dominant?

A

Recessive; most commonly seen in African American

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