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Title
Sickle cell disease in clinical practice [electronic resource] / Jo Howard, Paul Telfer.
ISBN
9781447124733 electronic book
1447124731 electronic book
9781447124726
Published
London : Springer, 2015.
Language
English
Description
1 online resource.
Item Number
10.1007/978-1-4471-2473-3 doi
Call Number
RC641.7.S5
Dewey Decimal Classification
616.152706
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.
Bibliography, etc. Note
Includes bibliographical references and index.
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Source of Description
Description based on print version record.
Series
In clinical practice (Springer (Firm))
Overview of sickle cell disease
Laboratory tests used in diagnosis and monitoring
Organization of care
Overview and general principles
Pain in sickle cell disease
Respiratory and cardiac complications
Neurological complications
Renal and urological complications
Bone and joint complications in sickle cell disease
Ophthalmological complications
The spleen
Infection and infection prophylaxis
Gastroenterological complications
Anemia and sickle cell disease
Leg ulceration
Management of pregnancy
Surgical management
Treatment of sickle cell disease
Out-patient management.
