| Description |
1 online resource. |
| Series |
In clinical practice |
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In clinical practice (Springer (Firm))
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| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Note |
Print version record. |
| 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 readerśℓℓ 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 -- 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. |
| Subject |
Sickle cell anemia -- Treatment.
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Sickle cell anemia -- Treatment.
(OCoLC)fst01118106
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| Genre/Form |
Electronic books.
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| Added Author |
Telfer, Paul, author.
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| Other Form: |
Print version: Howard, Jo. Sickle cell disease in clinical practice 9781447124726 (OCoLC)819520352 |
| ISBN |
9781447124733 electronic bk. |
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1447124731 electronic bk. |
| Standard No. |
10.1007/978-1-4471-2473-3 doi |
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