What is Sickle Cell Disease? Sickle cell anemia (not having enough red blood cells) is a disease...

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SICKLE CELL DISEASE

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Page 1: What is Sickle Cell Disease? Sickle cell anemia (not having enough red blood cells) is a disease passed down from family to family that affects red.

SICKLE CELL DISEASE

Page 2: What is Sickle Cell Disease? Sickle cell anemia (not having enough red blood cells) is a disease passed down from family to family that affects red.

What is Sickle Cell Disease? Sickle cell anemia (not having enough

red blood cells) is a disease passed down from family to family that affects red blood cells. The cells change from circles to crescents, and this can cause clotting in veins, and causes heart attacks.

Page 3: What is Sickle Cell Disease? Sickle cell anemia (not having enough red blood cells) is a disease passed down from family to family that affects red.

How do you get it?

It gets passed down from family to family, and starts in childhood. It is a life long disease and a life long blood disorder.

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Life Expectancy

Life expectancy is shortened. Studies in USA report that an average life expectancy is 42 to 48 for males and females. In Sir Cyril Clarke’s standard text he says “Almost all children with the disease die in infancy.” (unless treated)

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Diagnosis

Is usually diagnosed at birth with a blood test during newborn scans. If the child is positive with SCD, a second scan will be done to confirm.

Page 6: What is Sickle Cell Disease? Sickle cell anemia (not having enough red blood cells) is a disease passed down from family to family that affects red.

How common is it?

It affects millions of people worldwide. It is most common among people that have ancestors from Africa, Greece, Turkey, Italy, Arabian Peninsula, India and more.

It also affects 70,000 – 80,000 people in America.


Guidelines on red cell transfusion in sickle cell disease Part II ... … · Guidelines on red cell transfusion in sickle cell disease Part II: indications for transfusion Bernard

Guidelines on red cell transfusion in sickle cell disease Part II ... … · Guidelines on red cell transfusion in sickle cell disease Part II: indications for transfusion Bernard

Information for patients with Sickle Cell Disease …...People with Sickle Cell Disease have sickle haemoglobin (HbS) which can make red blood cells rigid, sticky and sickle-shaped

Information for patients with Sickle Cell Disease …...People with Sickle Cell Disease have sickle haemoglobin (HbS) which can make red blood cells rigid, sticky and sickle-shaped

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Management of Sickle Cell Disease in Schools · Services Guideline – Management of Sickle Cell Disease in Schools (Guideline) ... children with sickle cell disease. The document

Management of Sickle Cell Disease in Schools · Services Guideline – Management of Sickle Cell Disease in Schools (Guideline) ... children with sickle cell disease. The document

Essential Questions - Bixby · Codominance Sickle-cell disease • Changes in hemoglobin cause red blood cells to become sickle shaped. • People who are heterozygous …

Essential Questions - Bixby · Codominance Sickle-cell disease • Changes in hemoglobin cause red blood cells to become sickle shaped. • People who are heterozygous …

SICKLE CELL DISEASE Cheryl Bitting. What is Sickle Cell Disease? Sickle Cell Disease (SCD) is an inherited blood disorder that affects red blood cells.

SICKLE CELL DISEASE Cheryl Bitting. What is Sickle Cell Disease? Sickle Cell Disease (SCD) is an inherited blood disorder that affects red blood cells.

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Sickle Cell Anemia - basics (? #1) O Sickle cell anemia (or sickle-cell disease) is an inherited disorder of the red blood cells– it causes blood cells.

Sickle Cell Anemia - basics (? #1) O Sickle cell anemia (or sickle-cell disease) is an inherited disorder of the red blood cells– it causes blood cells.

Say It Loud!€¦ · shops resume. Details TBA Sickle cell disease is an inherited blood disorder. People with sickle cell disease have red blood cells that become hard which can

Say It Loud!€¦ · shops resume. Details TBA Sickle cell disease is an inherited blood disorder. People with sickle cell disease have red blood cells that become hard which can

Sickle Cell Disease An Overvie · Sickle Cell Disease – An Overview Richard Ward, MSc, MRCP, FRCPath Director, Red Blood Cell Disorders Program, UHN Assistant Professor, Hematology,

Sickle Cell Disease An Overvie · Sickle Cell Disease – An Overview Richard Ward, MSc, MRCP, FRCPath Director, Red Blood Cell Disorders Program, UHN Assistant Professor, Hematology,

Guidelines on red cell transfusion in sickle cell disease ... · 1 INTRODUCTION Red cell transfusion has an important role in the management of sickle cell disease (SCD) in both emergency

Guidelines on red cell transfusion in sickle cell disease ... · 1 INTRODUCTION Red cell transfusion has an important role in the management of sickle cell disease (SCD) in both emergency

sickle cell disease in the UK - Microsoft€¦ · sickle cell disease in the UK Sickle Cell Disease (SCD) affects around 15,000 people in the UK People with Sickle Cell Disease have

sickle cell disease in the UK - Microsoft€¦ · sickle cell disease in the UK Sickle Cell Disease (SCD) affects around 15,000 people in the UK People with Sickle Cell Disease have

Sickle Cell Disease Anaesthesia

Sickle Cell Disease Anaesthesia

UNDERSTANDING SICKLE CELL DISEASE

UNDERSTANDING SICKLE CELL DISEASE

Sickle Cell Disease Workgroup: Topic Brief · Overview Sickle cell disease (SD) is a chronic genetic disorder affecting the body’s red blood cells (RBCs).1 It is estimated that

Sickle Cell Disease Workgroup: Topic Brief · Overview Sickle cell disease (SD) is a chronic genetic disorder affecting the body’s red blood cells (RBCs).1 It is estimated that

Sickle Cell Disease(1)

Sickle Cell Disease(1)

Management and Prognosis of Sickle Cell Disease and Prognosis of Sickle... · Sickle cell disease is a group of disorders that affects hemoglobin ((the molecule in red blood cells

Management and Prognosis of Sickle Cell Disease and Prognosis of Sickle... · Sickle cell disease is a group of disorders that affects hemoglobin ((the molecule in red blood cells

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sickle disease case

RED BLOOD CELL EXCHANGE IN SICKLE CELL DISEASE – A ...

RED BLOOD CELL EXCHANGE IN SICKLE CELL DISEASE – A ...

Sickle- cell disease

Sickle- cell disease