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Problem Oriented Clinical Guidelines Edited by James Eckman, M.D. and Allan Platt, PA-C |
Notice: These protocols are guideline in use at the Sickle Cell Center at Grady Health System, and they are intended for use by heath care providers treating patient with sickle cell syndromes. These guidelines are supplements to current text in general medicine, surgery and pediatrics. The recommendations for use and dosages of all medications is based on a review of current medical literature and 15 years of sickle cell acute care experience. The use of any drug should be preceded by a careful review of the package insert, which provides indications and dosages as approved by the United States Food and Drug Administration.
Pathophysiology and Principles of Treatment
Emergency Room, Ambulance, and Triage Guidelines
What do the Hemoglobin Electrophoresis Results mean?
Specific Problems In Management
Anemia - Aplastic and Hyperhemolytic Crisis-
Anesthesia an Preoperative Management
Chelation Therapy and Iron Overload
Eye Inflammation and Retinopathy
Neurologic Symptoms and Stroke
Proteinuria and Renal Insufficiency
Sequestration Splenic and Hepatic
Urinary Track Symptoms and Enuresis-